We surveyed 2,784 models to better understand the work environment and required skills of a typical model. Here are the results.
How much intelligence is required as a model?
Low
High
Working as a model typically doesn’t require the use of high levels of intelligence in daily tasks.
Can I learn to become a model?
Intrinsic Talent
Acquired Talent
A career as a model typically depends predominantly on qualities you can gain through experience, with a small aspect of skills you are born with.
Is it easy to get a job as a model?
Easy
Hard
It’s typically quite difficult to find a job as a model. If you’re curious about the numbers, check out the job market for models.
Do models work full-time or part-time?
18% of models work in full-time roles while 82% work part-time.
Is being a model stressful?
Low
High
Stress is not uncommon amongst models, with daily work sometimes being quite demanding.
Is being organized important as a model?
Low
High
Organization is not considered a particuarly important part of being a model.
How competitive is the workplace for models?
Low
High
Models tend to see lots of competition in the workplace, with desire to get ahead of co-workers being common.
Does being a model require frequent time pressure to complete tasks?
Low
High
Time pressure tends not to be a major contributor of stress for models.
Are models allowed to express themselves creatively?
Low
High
Creativity is intrinsic to being a model, and a highly valuable part of the career.
Do models have control over the direction of their work?
Low
High
Models tend to have a set and inflexible work schedule that they are unable to deviate from too much.
Is being a model physically demanding?
Low
High
Being a model requires significant physical work, and is not a career for those unable to perform continuous and/or strenuous physical activity.
Are models exposed to a wide variety of work?
Low
High
While sometimes repetitive, models tend to have opportunities for variety in their work.
Does being a model require attention to detail?
Low
High
Attention to detail isn't necessarily required to be successful as a model.
Does being a good model require compassion and empathy?
Low
High
Being compassionate and empathetic is considered helpful to those looking to pursue careers as models.