Wednesday, November 10, 2010

Preparing for an Interview

In the day before my interview I did some research so I could really put my best foot forward. Here's some things as well as experienced in my interview process.

  • Dress properly: You want to maintain your personality but allow the agency or employer to see your versatility and potential. Wearing a lot of jewelry or accessories will distract from your natural beauty. Wear something that will show your figure but not too much skin. Dressing too sexy might distract the interviewer and also compromise your integrity.
    • For example, wearing a nice pair of jeans and a form fitting shirt with maybe one piece of jewelry would be good. Stay away from shirts with a lot of cleavage and really short skirts.
    • Another thing to consider is wearing a nice pair of heels. You don't want to be tripping or showing off your stripper heels, but sometimes a nice pair of heels makes me stand straighter and feel more confidence. (Not to mention, it will give the booty a little boost).
  • Do your research on the company. It will give you more confidence in knowing what you are walking into and give you a base fore asking questions and making comments. It is very attractive to all companies -modeling and elsewhere- when and interviewee is knowledgeable and can hold an intelligent conversation.
  • Practice some things you might say. You definitely do not want to sound rehearsed or fake but you don't want to get caught off guard. Some things they might ask you are:
    • Why do you want to be a model?
    • Has this always been a passion of yours?
    • What do you think are your best features?
    • What do you do now for work or school?
    • What about modeling attracts you and which part would you like to pursue?
    • Think of some questions you might want to ask too
  • Let your personality shine but also be a listener. They want to get a sense of your personality so it is good to talk and be natural. Try to avoid sitting there nervously nodding. (I have had that tendency) On the other end of that spectrum, you don't want to be overbearing and interrupting. Being an active listener and really taking an interest in what they're saying will really work in your favor. Everyone loves when others listen to them and want to hear more.
  • And remember, you can't win em' all! Do your best and be yourself. If they don't want you, move on and keep improving.

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