O*NET-SOC 41-9012.00

Models

Model garments or other apparel and accessories for prospective buyers at fashion shows, private showings, or retail establishments. May pose for photos to be used in magazines or advertisements. May pose as subject for paintings, sculptures, and other types of artistic expression.

Preparation

ItemValue
Preparation zoneZone 2 – Some preparation needed
What O*NET says the zone requiresSome previous work-related skill, knowledge, or experience is usually needed
Broad occupation in O*NETTrue (Yes)
Skills listed for this occupation6
Abilities listed for this occupation6
Tasks listed for this occupation1
Interest scores given for this occupation6

Skills

The 6 skills with the highest importance values in this occupation's records.

SkillO*NET elementImportanceDate
Social Perceptiveness2.B.1.a2.8808/2021
Active Listening2.A.1.b2.7508/2021
Speaking2.A.1.d2.7508/2021
Coordination2.B.1.b2.6208/2021
Critical Thinking2.A.2.a2.6208/2021
Reading Comprehension2.A.1.a2.508/2021

The importance value is what each record itself carries on O*NET's importance scale; the date is the date in each record.

Abilities

The 6 abilities with the highest importance values in this occupation's records.

AbilityO*NET elementImportanceDate
Oral Comprehension1.A.1.a.12.8808/2021
Gross Body Coordination1.A.3.c.32.7508/2021
Gross Body Equilibrium1.A.3.c.42.7508/2021
Oral Expression1.A.1.a.32.7508/2021
Speech Clarity1.A.4.b.52.7508/2021
Speech Recognition1.A.4.b.42.7508/2021

The importance value is what each record itself carries on O*NET's importance scale; the date is the date in each record.

Tasks

The tasks O*NET records for this occupation, with the type, respondent count and date each record carries.

TaskTypeIncumbents respondingDate
Pose for artists and photographers.Core5608/2021

Work interests

The interest scores O*NET gives this occupation, on the six interest types.

InterestScoreDate
Artistic7.011/2023
Realistic4.811/2023
Enterprising3.6411/2023
Social2.7111/2023
Conventional2.0411/2023
Investigative1.011/2023

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Source: O*NET 29.1 Database (Occupation Data, Job Zones, Skills, Abilities, Task Statements, Interests), U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration. Data fetched 2026-10-31. See about and sources.