Becoming a Model
Thursday, October 23, 2008 @ 11:35 AM
This post is dedicated to
Mimi in the first place, so let's all cheer for her to be able to reach her dream!
Lots of teenagers want to become a model, but only a few of them understand that they
need to work hard, be lucky, wary, strong, and confident, because it's an extremely competitive business, where people can get broken easily.
Advice #1: Be in good health. Do at least one kind of sport, like jogging (improves stamina), or fitness. You can get your own fitness coach and tell him your dreamjob, and how you want your body to look like. Never go on a diet, though. It's just not worth it.
Advice #2: Decide what kind of model you want to be, depending on your bodytype (catwalk model, underwear model, hairmodel, etc.).
Advice #3: Consider joining the drama club and dance class. The skills you gain there might be useful in the future.
Advice #4: Get some photos done. Show off your skills, and give your best. Make more headshot and body shots (and some copies of them). Agencies will appreciate them, and if they see that you are serious about choosing this job, they might decide on you. Professional photography is expensive, but sometimes it's better to stick with it.
Advice #5: Look up some modeling agencies, but again, be careful! Check their sites, gather information about them. Sometimes there are places in malls where you can sign up for a "test" modeling. It basically goes like this: they call you back, you arrive on time to the appointment, they interview you. Then, you go home, and they will most likely call you again, but this time they will take some photos of you (with professional make-up) for a certain amount of money. Thus, your portfolio is created, and you have made the first step towards becoming a model. Easy, huh?
Advice #6: If you are asked to sign a contract, be sure to
read every single word of it. Seriously. Take your time going through it.
Advice #7: Even if you get rejected, keep your head up. Remember, modeling is a tough business. Keep looking until you get a (part-time?) job.
So, these were my tips. But if they are not enough, here are eHow.com's! Just to mention some of them:- Weed out ripoffs such as an agency that hits you with fees before you get work. Many fashion photographers will tell you which agencies take advantage of models. Check with the Better Business Bureau or the office of your state attorney general (see Resources). Watch out for agencies that charge high registration fees, photographers who say you need an expensive portfolio and anyone who pushes sex or nudity.
- Enter a model search if it's sponsored by a well-known agency. Fees vary and you don't want to pay a fortune to enter, but model searches can put you in contact with the right people.
- Go to a modeling convention. These can be expensive to attend, but you'll learn a lot about the field and introduce yourself to several agencies at once.
- Go to modeling school. Some people doubt whether it's worth the money, but you can gain experience.
- Register with a Web site such as Model Scouts (see Resources). Model scouts will see your profile and contact you, if they're interested.
Hope these helped you. Anyway, keep in mind that
modeling isn't a life-long job, so always have a B plan (like: "After modeling, I'll try to become a fashion editor in a magazine!"). Good luck!
Labels: becoming..., career, jobs, modeling
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Getting A Simple Job
Saturday, October 11, 2008 @ 8:41 PM
Right now,
I'm searching for a simple job, which I can do at weekends. During weekdays, I have to learn, so... let's skip those days, if possible.
My mother is seriously against it, but I just need money for new clothes (about 60% of my clothes are outworn already!), for dance class, hair dresser, and so on... and I can't blame my mother for being a teacher and not getting high payment. Not to mention the fact, that we are moving soon, and we just bought some new furnitures, which, we all know, cost much.
"Dan was really mad at me, because I couldn't give him much pocket money."
"I see."
But actually, I'm in need of it, too, but I just couldn't ask for more."You know, this whole moving, paying the bills, buying the furnitures, and everything... the prices are going up fast, you know!"
"I know. But I'll need to sign up for dance class tomorrow, and I need to pay for it, too..."
"I remember. That will be another problem in the future... maybe I'll need to deduct it from your pocket money."
"Don't worry, I'm looking for a part-time job right now. I can give out leaflets at weekends, and that might be some help."
"What are you talking about? You need to learn. And anyway, there's no way I would allow you to spend hours alone around wierd and dangerous people!"
"I don't need your approval. I'm over 16. Get over it."
This is pretty much how it went.
Awkward. But I'm not like Dan, my brother. When I need something, I always find a way to get it, and normally, I do everything on my own. I remember the first time, when I decided to highlight my hair. I was always telling my mother that one day, I'll do it, but she just didn't take me serious. So, when I went home with a new hairstyle, she was REALLY surprised. But she didn't get mad. Instead, she was smiling.
So, I already
registered myself to a student employment system, and I'm going to call them on Monday. Please cheer for me! I want to get a/the job. Even if it's a miserable one.
My step-dad asked me if I was serious about the whole thing, and told me that he can give me money, if that's what I need, but I shouldn't tell my mother, or she'll get upset.
No thanks, I want to do this relying on myself. I'm a school girl, who is on her way to growing up.Labels: family, jobs, rima, work
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Babysitting?
Sunday, September 21, 2008 @ 8:58 AM
Getting pocket money from parents is awesome, but you shouldn't rely on them too much. If you want to buy something badly, why not abandon waiting for the beginning of the next month and get a job instead?
Babysitting is a pretty girly job, because of various reasons. I'm not going to list them, for sure.
Anyway, there are some rules for getting this job. I didn't write these tips (for the record), but thought it may be helpful for you all.
Make sure you have experience in babysitting, or you can get a reference from someone who thinks you will do well. Your experience can even just by having watched your little brother or sister.
Know the going rate. Determine how much you want to be paid, how many children you can handle, and what time can you babysit until.
Ask your relatives, friends, or parents' co-workers if they know anyone who needs a babysitter.
Advertise. Nobody's going to come to you if you don't advertise! Go around your neighbourhood and look for people who are outside with children. Tell them that you can help babysit if they need help. Don't use fliers with your personal information.
Arrange to meet the people who need a babysitter. You will need to find out: how many children will you need to take care of, what will be your pay, emergency numbers and other safety concerns. Also, be certain to find out how you will get there and how you will get back home.
Ask them if you will need to bring your own food.
Ask them to refer you to others. After you have done a job, you can ask their parents if they can tell others about you. That way a lot of people would know that you can help!
Arrive a few minutes early at the first day, so the parents can tell any additional information, and meet the kids.
Make a list of stuff to bring with you (pencils, games, etc.). Report to the parents about the happenings at the end of each day.
Also, be nice and clean up the mess you and/or the children have made.
Labels: babysitting, jobs
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