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 ID: 197241 Posts: 12 | Date: 2007-06-10 14:26 How long does it usually take after you get an agency to get a job cus i have
been with my agency for like 2 mths now but haven't gotten any jobs yet. 
I don't want to leave cus it's better than nothing, but what should I do? They
haven't told me how long it's supposed to take Cary |
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 ID: 186175 Posts: 71 | Date: 2007-06-13 18:20 I'm surprised you haven't been offered any work yet. Judging by the pictures in
your profile, there doesn't seem to be any reason why you haven't. Is it only
this agency that hasn't found you any work, or have you had no offers at all?
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ID: 197241 Posts: 12 | Date: 2007-06-14 09:18 I find it hard in london to find an agency first of all that would acceptme, anf
when I did, I haven't been called for work at all so far. 
I don't know what i should do cus i thought itwas strange i got no work. I am
only with this agency, I haven't had time to go see other agencies yet.
Do you have any suggestions for me? Cary |
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ID: 186175 Posts: 71 | Date: 2007-06-14 16:10 As far as suggestions go, the only thing I can suggest is to get your profile on
as many modelling sites (such a Jurgita) as you can. Perhaps your current agency
isn't very good and you'll do better somewhere else. If you can get some work
yourself, even with the much (and unfairly) maligned 'hobbyists', a larger
and/or more impressive portfolio might help you find a better agency. Sorry I
can't be of more help. |
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ID: 197241 Posts: 12 | Date: 2007-06-14 16:46 thanks for the advice though.I will try that because I'm really serious about
this stuff and I need to get myself out there more I guess  Cary |
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 ID: 182744 Posts: 1442 | Date: 2007-06-14 19:32 Not to burst your bubble, but while we all have hope, we should also be
realists. You could get called up today, in a month, a year, maybe even
never.
The job of an agency is to promote you. An agency cannot guarantee you work. It
can guarantee to try and find you work. How hard is your agency pushing you?
What kind of agency is it? Who are the bulk of its clients? What types of models
are its clients looking for? How much personal attention is your agency giving
you?
Understand that being signed by an agency does not mean that you will get work.
It simply improves your chances.
In a perfect world, an agency would not sign models it does not believe will
bring in dollars. Unfortunately, there are agencies that 'pad' their inventory.
In other words, they try to generate business for themselves and hype their
importance by showing potential clients that they have lots of models to choose
from.
What you should do is obtain answers to the above questions to do an honest
appraisal and evaluation of your agency and yourself and then make appropriate
changes if neded. Have faith that the universe will unfold as it should  |
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ID: 197241 Posts: 12 | Date: 2007-06-15 07:38 Well when they called me they told me that they get jobs daily for the 200
models they have on their books to choose from. However, after I got signed I
realised they have the High fashion division which is like 20 boys and 20 girls,
and the rest of us are inthe casting division where we would get the smaller
jobs and campaigns.
I know you're not guaranteed jobs right away or at all once you signe with and
agency, but I thought they'd make a major effort once they accepted anyone to
actaully get them work since that is what all models want.
He did tell me that most of his models have more than one agency, and the agency
is fairly new, but I know the high fashion ones get regualr jobs as I knowsome
of themand their work.
I guess I'd just need to talk to him and find out what is the best way to market
myself then?
Thanks for the reply by the way, it's greatly appreciated. Cary |
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ID: 182744 Posts: 1442 | Date: 2007-06-29 03:07 Hey, if you know some of them and their work, that is an in for you. Although
the fashion modeling world is highly competitive and cut throat, you may be able
to talk one of them in letting you 'backstage' with them during shows. This way
you can meet, network and chat with the behind the scenes people and become
known to them. Be cautious though about when and how you do this talking.
Backstage before, during and after shows is a very busy place and no one will
have time for you. You can get evicted on your butt very quickly. But getting in
that back door is a major step.
Have you talked to your agency specifically about what type of promotion they
plan for you? Do they see you as eventually being one of their top stars? Proper
representation costs money and it is true that agencies will spend more
promotional time and money on some models than others. There is very good reason
for this. Some models' shapes, sizes, looks and even popularity make them better
suited for some gigs than others. And certain gigs generate higher sales for an
agency than others. So, the type of model that brings in the higher end clients
will get more of the agency's attention.
Why, then, sign a ton of other models that the agency does not intend to promote
equally? Because there is a wide array of clients with a wide array of needs. A
couple time a year, for instance, clients may walk in who need a 'short urban
chick'. The agency needs to have models they can call who fit the bill or lose
the client to another agency. Sucks for the model, doesn't it? Well, yes and no.
The model may not have the body type most in demand and the agency knows this so
the agency most likely, won't sign you to an exclusive contract. They will let
you sign with multiple agencies increasing your likelihood of gaining work and
staying in the industry so that you can be still modeling when they call.
Exclusive contracts are going to go to those who can consistently bring in
business for the agency and conversely the agency will spend more promoting
them.
It is a two way street with one hand washing the other. The agency has the
contacts, the model has the genetics.
Comprende? Have faith that the universe will unfold as it should |
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 ID: 191162 Posts: 5 | Date: 2007-06-30 16:44 Hello Caryn Selina,
I can understand your thoughts very good. I am also in a lot of agencies. Some
of them are very big and some of them smaller.
What you need is patience. Sometimes more than a half year.
Also you must have endurance and spend a lot of time to go to go sees, search
for further agency.
It is a hard way, sometimes they promise you everything and your hopes and
dreams do not become true.
Do not give up, try your best. If you have time, try to make things possible.
I also did it and fighted for a long time. And now I am really happy, when my
telephone rings. It´s a nice feeling, but the result of hard work. If you want,
we can phone. We can help each other.
Models genereally can learn from each other. My number 0172/5873804
Good luck and the best wishes for you, sweet girl .
Rahel |
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ID: 197241 Posts: 12 | Date: 2007-07-01 14:35 thank you for your advice. i will take note of it because i was beginning to
think if this is the thing forme or if i'm doing something wrong. i always
beleievd with many agencies you would be extremely busy, but i know nowthat that
is not the case and a lot of people struggle for months and mayeb even years.
thanks foryour contact details. i will text mine to you sometime as i don't want
to write it here. it would be great to know other fellow models that understand
as well
Good luck with your endeavours as well,
Cary Cary |
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 ID: 207419 Posts: 95 | Date: 2007-09-28 23:49 uh id love to say any day now but idk, i havent signed yet but ive been told a
few weeks, with preparations being made for a shoot.hang in there, if its not
going your way theres other agencies..then again the type of contractSoon enough i'll be on your wall and you'll wanna be me |
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