Who wants to be a model? The answer is "EVERYONE." It's a fact! They may not admit it but deep inside every one desires be a model. A career in modeling can be financially satisfying and can offer several opportunities for you to blossom as a perfectionist. The key to success in the modeling industry is to have confidence in one's self. There are a lot of doubts that arise before someone enters this profession. For example; "can I really become a model?" or "why do I wish to become a model in the first place?" The answer to the second one may be fame, money or may be a childhood fantasy. It may be just anything but that reason has to be embraced and used as a motivational force to be successful in this industry.

To become a model, your look has to be marketable. A firm would have to trust that your face or body on their product would help them increase their sales. If you think you can handle the pressure of constant rejections then you are ready and you have crossed the first hurdle of this glamorous world. There are different types of modeling for e.g. fashion, commercial or specialty. Fashion modeling includes ramp walks, clothing campaigns, or posing for magazines, catalogues and showroom displays.

Fashion agencies usually have very specific requirements in terms of height, weight and age. These are strict due to industry standard for clothing samples. Rarely would an agency accept people, who fall short on these requirements even if the latter have unusually beautiful looks. Commercial modeling is employing models to sell products for household or industrial use. These comprise of cars, hair products, alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages, household appliances, industrial appliances, machinery etc. Commercial agencies usually have no physical limitations and they are open to hiring people of all ages, sizes and ethnic backgrounds. Specialty agencies generally represent talent with special bodies or faces. These may include full figured models, bodybuilders, athletic builds or even body part modeling.

It is very important to find the right agency that may be interested in promoting you as a model. First you should call up the agencies and then send them some of your finest pictures. Also you must give about 4-6 weeks for them to reply. If an agency is interested in you they will definitely call you, however if chasing them with phone calls might just put them off. You need patience before you reach the glamour and publicity levels. Modeling profession is really hard work and can be surprisingly boring, tedious and even emotionally stressful.

If you are tall, slim and have the confidence to face the camera anywhere then modeling is the career for you. You are also required to have the tenancy, tolerance, aptitude, interpersonal skills, determination and business sense. Modeling can be a fun, exciting, and courageous experience, however, the chances of becoming a successful or famous model are not many due to tough competition. Agencies that provide you with work make a commission on your fee (15 to 20%), so beware of agencies that ask for money before even starting the work. Also it is important to check and see if they are reputable and real. One must keep copies of all-important papers such as contracts etc as they may be needed in case of a dispute. It is wise to remain with a reputable agency, as constantly switching agencies may give you a status of being unprofessional.