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 ID: 228669 Posts: 87 | Date: 2008-01-29 22:10
By Eve Matheson
In any competitive field rife with rejection, a young person’s success often
depends upon her ability to handle these challenges with maturity.
I have never been totally in agreement with the lament of the famous Irish
playwright George Bernard Shaw: “Oh why is youth wasted on the young?” I
think that in today’s world our young men and women do not waste a minute of
their youth. They are imbued with the spirit of enthusiasm, ambition, curiosity,
courage, and the determination to take advantage of every moment and opportunity
that life has to offer. Obviously life was a lot different in Mr. Shaw’s day
(1856-1950), and his mischievous, often caustic, sense of humor infused his
writing.
Modeling Behavior Tips, Posing Etiquette
Teenagers are the future of every profession. In the modeling world, they are
the reason the industry exists. I am constantly researching the modeling
industry and interviewing young models, and I am always impressed with their
passion and determination. As this is the time of year when many young women are
thinking of career paths, they can learn a great deal about professionalism from
the young model. These girls must learn the ropes of their business quickly in
order to survive in a competitive profession riddled with rejection. The same
commitment applies to contestants in beauty pageants, prospective cheerleaders,
aspiring actors, young people involved in playing sports, and in fact to all
teenagers no matter what their goals. The dream, the need for patience and
financial investment, the excitement, and the disappointments are the same.
Here are some invaluable tips for handling challenging situations gleaned from
models, which will help no matter what career or interest you are pursuing.
Rude behavior. Professional behavior and a good attitude are essential to
success. Be reliable, punctual, adaptable, considerate, pleasant, and loyal. A
bad attitude will end a career before it starts. If you have had a fight with
your boyfriend, a disagreement with your parents, or you just don’t feel like
giving 100 percent, you must lose the pout and lack of energy that goes with it
before you go on an interview, try out for cheerleading, or take any step in
your career.
I have often been invited to sit with model agents during interviews with
prospective models. They all told me that if a girl walked into the room and
didn’t smile, greet them, and show enthusiasm, they were just not interested
no matter how beautiful she might be. Top international model, Shailah Edmonds,
told me: “I once got a job because I sat up straight in the waiting room with
a smile on my face. There were a lot of girls there for the same job, but I got
it because the clients liked that first impression. You just never know who is
watching you, or when.”
Weight problems. All teenagers must know how to handle excessive weight
fluctuations. Anorexia and bulimia plague the modeling profession, and the
industry is blamed unfairly for the rise in these deadly psychiatric problems.
In many cases, young people have the problem before they become models.
Jules Graff co-owner of Isis Model Management in London, England, told me:
“Bulimia and anorexia are not symptoms of modeling if a girl has it when she
starts. A girl is not going to become anorexic just because she is a model.
Models are naturally tall and thin. That is what is required for the job. That
is why they are an easy target.” These eating disorders can often be overcome
with good psychiatric care.
How you look and feel depends greatly on a healthy lifestyle. Your face will
show the first signs of fatigue, which can often be interpreted as a lack of
interest or boredom. To constantly fight a weight battle is hopeless and
dangerous. Talk to a nutritionist and learn what is right for you. There are
3,500 calories in a pound of body weight. To control weight you must understand
the intake and output of these calories. Intake is the easy part! Output means
exercise. Balance is everything. Time and effort spent on learning good
nutrition is a good investment.
Exercise in moderation, follow a healthy and balanced diet, and get adequate
sleep. We all need discipline and boundaries in our lives. Learn good habits
while you are young and you will have less stress to deal with as you pursue
your dreams.
Drugs. Drugs are readily available, not only to young models but also to all
teenagers, and their use is all-too-prevalent. To be caught with drugs overseas
can mean being sent to prison and deportation. Drug use almost always leads to
the user’s ongoing downward spiral, resulting in unprofessional behavior,
unacceptable appearance, unreliability, ill health, and even death. Don’t
become a statistic. Don’t ruin your life. Say “NO” to drugs!
Industry scams. There are rogues and self-styled experts in every business, and
con artists can be so convincing. Models are easy targets, and the Internet
multiplies the risks. Never before in civilization has good and evil traveled so
quickly. The web can be extremely dangerous for eager young people who think
that, by using the Internet, they can gain immediate success. Perhaps a few can,
but more often scams are involved, because if something sounds too good to be
true, it generally is. The solution? Don’t answer advertisements without first
consulting with your parents, who should check out all the details.
Insecurity. Everyone is insecure in some measure. It is a scourge even in the
rarified world of the super model. One beautiful top model told me: “We are
always looking over our shoulders to see who the next new face will be.” A
little insecurity is good for us, for it keeps us humble and makes us nicer
people. In order to keep a lack of self-confidence to a minimum, though, it
helps to educate yourself in every aspect of your prospective career or
interest. Also, having your wardrobe in good shape; keeping your hair, nails and
teeth looking their best; and acquiring some general knowledge of current events
will help to boost your confidence during interviews or auditions.
The decision-makers want young ladies who can take care of themselves, hold a
conversation, and answer questions or express opinions on current topics. All of
the young models I spoke to offer the same piece of advice: “Believe in
yourself and be yourself.” A façade becomes transparent quickly. If you are
prepared, look and feel great and are honest in your approach, you will feel
confident.
Although you may not choose to pursue a modeling career, you can learn a great
deal from the young model who deftly handles these challenging situations.
Here’s one final piece of advice that virtually everyone in the modeling
industry would endorse: “Don’t give up your dream!”
See this article at Pageantry Magazine: Modeling Behavior Tips for All Ages
Eve Matheson is the author of The Modeling Handbook , a bestseller in the
industry. She has been writing about the modeling and acting world for over 20
years. Her new book Model Scoop And Acting Info provides a wealth of information
on how to have a happy, successful, safe career and is now available. Eve is a
journalist and the mother of a former international model. She has worked as a
model, and in radio and television as a writer and presenter. Eve lives with her
husband, Ian, a plastic surgeon, in Tampa, Florida.http://www.onemodelessencelimited.com |
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