Resume For New Models?

In my job search book, I do discuss some things that apply to modeling jobs. So I address your question in it.

Basically, the resume is the same as for most other positions. So the basic structure and sections you'd find would be very similar. However, there are some difference that you'd find only on modeling resumes.

For example, personal information about the model's weight, age, measurements, etc. These are things that are important and job-related. So on the back of headshots, it's very common to include this sort of information.

A photo is also something that is commonplace with modeling jobs. But with most other positions, you would not have a photo. And the photo you use as a headshot is critical to landing the position!

So the quality of the shot, what it shows, color vs b/w, etc are all things that can make the difference between impressing or turning us off. Therefore, it's important to use a high quality photo that is appropriate for the kind of modeling you'd be doing.

As far as the acting part goes, it's very common to list the various roles you've had. The show names, dates, and characters you've played are all things we'd typically see on the individual's resume.

So you'd still have the basic sections, like contact info, work history, and education. But there are additional things to include, like age, weight, eye color, and measurements.

The resume is probably not as important an element in the modeling industry. I imagine the summary stats on the back of head shots may be the only thing that gets read on first passes.

A couple how to articles:

http://www.howtobeamodelblog.com/2010/07/how-to-wr...

http://www.aresumetemplate.com/sample/model.html

http://samplemodelresume.blogspot.com/

A web search for: modeling resume

also brings up some photos of actual resumes.

To model, what they really want is your experience, and photo portfolio. Volunteer work, church plays, music, etc. have nothing to do with modeling. All they really care about is what you look like in print. I would get photos of you I as many different styles so they can see your versatility.