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Models Skills

Below are the skills needed to be models according to their importance on the scale of 1 to 5 (1 being lowest and 5 being highest) and competency level on a scale of 1 to 7 (1 being lowest and 7 being highest).

   
Skill NameImportanceCompetence
Social Perceptiveness32.5
Active Listening2.882.5
Time Management2.882.38
Speaking2.752.12
Critical Thinking2.622

Models Abilities

Below are the abilities needed to be models according to their importance on the scale of 1 to 5 (1 being lowest and 5 being highest) and competency level on a scale of 1 to 7 (1 being lowest and 7 being highest).

   
Ability NameImportanceCompetence
Oral Comprehension2.882.63
Oral Expression2.882.63
Speech Recognition2.882.5
Speech Clarity2.752.5
Extent Flexibility2.632.63

Models Knowledge

Below are the knowledge areas needed to be models according to their importance on the scale of 1 to 5 (1 being lowest and 5 being highest) and competency level on a scale of 1 to 7 (1 being lowest and 7 being highest).

   
Knowledge AreaImportanceCompetence
Fine Arts2.251.4
Transportation1.931.26
Customer and Personal Service1.841.61
English Language1.761.25
Mathematics1.380.44

Models Work activities

Below are the work activities involved in being models according to their importance on the scale of 1 to 5 (1 being lowest and 5 being highest) and competency level on a scale of 1 to 7 (1 being lowest and 5 being highest).

   
Work ActivityImportanceCompetence
Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships3.423.42
Performing General Physical Activities3.163.24
Thinking Creatively2.992.26
Performing for or Working Directly with the Public2.832.95
Scheduling Work and Activities2.682.37

Models Work styles

Below are the work styles involved in being models according to their importance on the scale of 1 to 5 (1 being lowest and 5 being highest).

   
Work StyleImportance
Cooperation4.5
Dependability4.36
Self Control4.27
Adaptability/Flexibility3.92
Social Orientation3.68

Metro Areas Sorted by Total Employment for
Models

Listed below are the 10 largest metro areas based on the total number of people employed in Models jobs , as of 2019

   
Metro AreaTotal EmploymentAnnual Mean Salary
Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim230$45,230
Knoxville40$18,940

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Total employment and salary for professions similar to models

Source : 2019 Occupational Employment Statistics and 2018-28 Employment Projections, Bureau of Labor Statistics, BLS.gov; O*NET® 24.3 Database, O*NET OnLine, National Center for O*NET Development, Employment & Training Administration, U.S. Department of Labor, onetonline.org

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Numbers in parentheses are counts of relevant campus-based schools in the state; online schools may also be available.