How to Get Signed With an Agent

This article discusses getting signed with an agent or agency if you're interested in pursing modeling or acting.

Difficulty: Moderately Challenging

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• Modeling/ Acting resume
• Pictures of self

1. Write a resume of any acting/ modeling experience you have. This should include any backstage work or local work such as a runway show you did for a department store.

2. Put together a portfolio of pictures. There should be a minimum of 8-10 pictures and some should be "authentic" and not overly "touched up".

3. Use the internet to perform searches of modeling/ acting agents and start calling to see if they have "casting calls" or if you can make an appointment to come in with your portfolio and resume.

4. When you meet with the agent be prepared to accept construct criticism and ask questions. Be prepared to meet with several before being signed with someone. Know that an agent can only do so much, you must still market yourself.

5. Once you are signed with an agency/ agent keep in frequent touch with them, and be willing to accept unpaid work. You are starting out and need to be willing to get experience.

Tips & Warnings

• Agents are looking for more than a pretty face- have specific goals in mind for your career.