If you want to work as a self employed model through a modeling agency, be aware that competition for jobs is fierce. You can enhance your credentials by enrolling in one of the many online model courses available. These courses are taught by seasoned fashion agents and consist of various research and study assignments, which are marked by knowledgeable tutors. Course durations can be flexible to fit the requirements of students. The majority of models do not work beyond the age of thirty (although thirty plus models are hired for certain jobs), so it is worth learning some extra skills to fall back on. Some courses include training in other fashion related areas, such as marketing, sales, fashion journalism or running your own modeling agency. These are the types of careers that lots of models choose to pursue after their modeling days are over.
