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Models
(SOC Code : 41-9012)
in San Diego County

Model garments and other apparel to display clothing before prospective buyers at fashion shows, private showings, retail establishments, or photographer. May pose for photos to be used for advertising purposes. May pose as subject for paintings, sculptures, and other types of artistic expression.

Employers usually expect an employee in this occupation to be able to do the job after Moderate-term on-the-job training (1-12 months) .

San Diego County is the same as San Diego-Carlsbad MSA.
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AreaYearPeriodHourly MeanHourly by Percentile
25thMedian75th
California 20231st Qtr$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00

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Number of Employers in San Diego County
Percent of Total
Employment for Occupation in State of California
Private Colleges, Universities, an11924.4%
Private Junior Colleges4223.9%

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Program Title
Fashion Modeling

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Top Tasks (Specific duties and responsibilities of this job.)
Pose for artists and photographers.
Gather information from agents concerning the pay, dates, times, provisions, and lengths of jobs.
Follow strict routines of diet, sleep, and exercise to maintain appearance.
Record rates of pay and durations of jobs on vouchers.
Report job completions to agencies and obtain information about future appointments.
Assemble and maintain portfolios, print composite cards, and travel to go-sees to obtain jobs.
Work closely with photographers, fashion coordinators, directors, producers, stylists, make-up artists, other models, and clients to produce the desired looks, and to finish photo shoots on schedule.
Apply makeup to face and style hair to enhance appearance, considering such factors as color, camera techniques, and facial features.
Display clothing and merchandise in commercials, advertisements, or fashion shows.
Promote products and services in television commercials, on film, or in videos.

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Top Skills used in this Job
Social Perceptiveness - Being aware of others` reactions and understanding why they react as they do.
Active Listening - Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
Time Management - Managing one`s own time and the time of others.
Speaking - Talking to others to convey information effectively.
Critical Thinking - Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
Reading Comprehension - Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents.
Coordination - Adjusting actions in relation to others` actions.
Judgment and Decision Making - Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one.
Writing - Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience.
Monitoring - Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.

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Top Work Values (Aspects of this job that create satisfaction.)
Relationships - Occupations that satisfy this work value allow employees to provide service to others and work with co-workers in a friendly non-competitive environment.
Recognition - Occupations that satisfy this work value offer advancement, potential for leadership, and are often considered prestigious.

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Top Interests (The types of activities someone in this job would like.)
Artistic - Artistic occupations frequently involve working with forms, designs and patterns. They often require self-expression and the work can be done without following a clear set of rules.
Enterprising - Enterprising occupations frequently involve starting up and carrying out projects. These occupations can involve leading people and making many decisions. Sometimes they require risk taking and often deal with business.

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