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Overview
When trying to find out about teen modeling jobs for small stores, the trick is to ask. Some smaller places do not think they have money in their budget to hire professionals, so they don't search out models. When trying to break into the world of fashion, building your portfolio is an important step. Even if you do not make much money working for these establishments, it will give you the experience to move on to bigger things.
Print Advertisements
One of the most common teen modeling jobs for small stores is posing for their print advertisements that are placed in local newspapers and magazines. Most places need models to help show off their products. This could be as simple as you wearing clothing from the store or acting as a happy customer.
Store Pictures
Another way stores advertise is through posters and other pictures placed around the store. You could advertise a special product or show what a great place the store is at which to shop. This is a way to have your face seen for a longer period of time.
Mannequin Models
When a shop is having a big sale or celebrating a specific holiday or season, some of them have displays in their front window. A great opportunity to show off your professionalism is to be part of the picture. Posing among the design can be hard, tiring work but a good piece for your resume.
Greeter
Many places have a greeter, who stands at the door and welcome customers as they come in. Even though this is not technically a modeling job, it offers the opportunity for you to be seen by many people and practice your poise and demeanor. There are supermodels who were discovered in weirder ways.
Special Events
Special events, such as a grand opening or relocation to a bigger space, can offer you work as a model. Tasks such as cutting the ribbon or breaking ground at a new site are not always left to the owner. Other opportunities can include small fashion shows or charity events in which the store is taking part. Volunteering for such events not only gets your face out there but also shows that you care about the community. When trying to break into teen modeling, there is no job too small. Any work to put on your resume and additions to your portfolio are additional steps into the world of fashion.
