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Creative and media
Fashion models promote clothing and accessory brands at fashion events and in magazines and digital media.
You'll usually start your career by going to a model agency in person or sending photographs and details of your measurements to them. You'll need a good appearance and the right 'look' for the area of modelling you want to go into. You should usually be well-proportioned for fashion modelling, with regular features and healthy skin, teeth and hair.
For other types of modelling you would need to fit in with the look that modelling agencies want. You don't need to do a modelling course or have an expensive portfolio of pictures. The British Fashion Model Agents Association has advice on what to expect from reputable agencies and how to avoid rogue ones. There's a lot of competition for modelling jobs. You'll improve your chances of finding work if you build up a good portfolio and get experience and contacts. Model agencies are not allowed to charge an up-front fee for you to join them.
Volunteering
You could develop your skills as a model by helping out with charity fashion shows.
You'll need:
You’ll often have to go to casting sessions with potential clients or agencies. You’ll also spend a lot of time looking after your appearance. You could specialise in different types of modelling, like:
With experience, you could become a booker for a model agency or set up your own agency. You could also move into other areas of the fashion industry like styling or fashion journalism. You might also find opportunities in areas like TV presenting or acting.
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Not only will your organisation (or the Government) pay for all of your training, but you’ll be paid to do it. That means you could actually get paid to get your degree and have no debt!
There are over 625 different apprenticeships to choose from, in a range of industries. Whether you’re interested in law, marketing, construction, or engineering, you’ll find something up your street!
As an apprentice, the minimum you’ll earn is £6.20 an hour, but we’ve seen apprentices earn a starting salary of up to £30,000 a year! You could also get other employee benefits like gym memberships, paid holiday, and sick pay.
Employers think apprentices are 15% more employable than those with other qualifications. In fact, many large employers train their graduates and apprentices together!
There’s only so much you can learn when you just do a qualification. As an apprentice, you’ll also get to learn on the job – whether that’s designing amazing graphics, chopping vegetables, or building engines!
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