How to Become a Car Show Model
Modeling at a car show can be fun and profitable. Car show models are considered spokes models, and often make appearances at night clubs and sporting events. Spokes modeling can be a difficult job field as many clients have very specific requirements. Car show models must be typically beautiful and fulfill height and weight requirements as well as feel comfortable handling a crowd. Spokes models take photos with guests and demonstrate a product while delivering key marketing points in a friendly manner.
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Hire a photographer. Potential clients will ask to see at minimum a head shot and full body shot before considering hiring you. Some agencies will request a full portfolio of 10 or more photographs. Optimize your chances of being hired by including a head shot with natural hair and make up, a smiling full body shot in professional wardrobe and a flirty bikini image. Keep your portfolio updated and remove inferior images as your modeling photos improve.
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Write a resume. The first section should include your full name, cell phone number, and the city or region you are available to work in. The following section should clearly state your measurements, including height, weight, bust, waist and hips. Many clients will provide a wardrobe, so be sure to specify your clothing sizes, including dress, shoes, pant and shirt.
Resumes should also include any modeling credits, sales or retail experience, and other skills. Foreign languages and skills such as dancing, singing or acting should be featured.
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Sign with multiple promotional modeling agencies. Unlike fashion agencies, these businesses hire new talent primarily through the Internet. It can take several months before you start working, so you should maximize your potential to be hired by sending your resume and portfolio to as many agencies as you can find. These agencies will also help you find jobs as liquor spokes models, or find paying work promoting technology or health and beauty products.
National agencies include Encore Nationwide, Events and Promotions, National Event Staffing, Method Models and Beloved Staffing. Many agencies operate across a limited region. Find local agencies by conducting a search for promotional modeling agencies.
Post your portfolio and resume on sites such as Model Mayhem and One Model Place. Clients often search these sites for talent, and the forums can offer helpful information as well as allow you to network with other models and photographers.
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Check your email every day and answer your phone. Once you have signed with an agency, they will email you with available jobs. When you are offered a job you are interested in, apply immediately. Market managers try to staff events as quickly as possible, and a quick response will greatly increase your chances of being hired.
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Tips & Warnings
Be patient. Many businesses that staff car shows and other events prefer to work with reliable talent, and it can take several months once accepted into an agency to book a job.
Spokes modeling jobs can take up to two months to be paid for. Find out when your company pays and make allowances in your finances for paychecks to come in late. Keep track of all jobs with contact information for your booking manager, the rate of pay, date and hours, and keep all receipts for expenses or products purchased in addition to other recap forms or time sheets the agency may require.
