Teenage Model Search

What You Need to Know about a Teenage Model Search

A teenage model search is a lot like an interview with many agencies or clients at one time. These events invite many different people looking for good talent. This is your chance to make a good impression on many different people in many areas of the modeling industry. Whether you want to be a plus size, petite, or fashion model, you can find clients and agencies looking for people just like you.

Tips for Attending Model Search Events

The competition will be tough at these events because there will be so many others in one area. However, you can make yourself stand out in a search by following a few model search tips.

• Wear clothing that is fashionable, comfortable, and flattering.
• A natural look is much more attractive.
• Agencies look for candidates who have a beautiful smile, so make sure you show your pearly whites every time you meet someone.
• Stay positive because it will show when you introduce yourself.
• It's not all about your looks; your personality has a lot to do with how much they will like you as well.
• You will probably be nervous, but don't let it show when you start talking about yourself. Speak slowly and choose your words carefully.
• Bring photos of yourself with a short resume on the back or on an attached piece of paper.
• Before you attend, practice what you will say to potential agencies and clients.

Finding Events in Your Area

Check with local modeling agencies and the mall because they usually have information on these events. You can also search the Internet for information on events in your community.

The Auditions for Teens website has a long list of available ones across the United States. Search for TV casting, teen acting, and many different types of auditions.

Instead of Attending Events Expose Yourself Online

There are many teenager model searches online you can participate in and will not have to worry about meeting people until they show interest in you first.

• New Faces Models and Talent website has a database of teenagers who are waiting to find modeling jobs. You can include your photo in the searchable database along with a short description of yourself. The website has a special section for teen actors or other talents. You can also search for casting calls.

• Fashion Gates.com also has a database you can add yourself to for discovery by agencies and companies in the industry. Many different galleries are available to add your bio and picture.

• Model Scouts.com has an attractive site. You will have to register with the site by mail before you will be able to submit any of your photos or information to the site. The site claims to review your registration information for scouts working in Singapore, New York, Taipei, Korea, Germany, Greece, Spain, Australia, Los Angeles, Milan, Paris, and Tokyo.

Research Agencies and Companies

Whenever you receive a call or inquiry about your modeling, research the company. Many fraudulent companies out there will promise you modeling jobs as long as you pay them a specified fee. Once you pay the fee, the company will either stop contacting you or never set you up with any gigs or jobs.

Only work with agencies and companies that have been in business for a while and have models you can speak with about their experience. You can also check the Internet for information as well at the Better Business Bureau website.

Keep yourself safe when meeting with people. It is unwise to meet with someone by yourself, especially as a teenager. You should always bring a responsible adult such as a parent. If the company or agency decides to use you, there may be a contract you will have to sign and your parent will be able to read it over to make sure everything looks legitimate.

Final Tip

Finding teen modeling jobs may take a while. You need to work continuously to get your name and face out there. Breaking into the industry is difficult, but once you start getting gigs it will be well worth the legwork you put into it.