Model CV—Examples and 25+ Writing Tips

In modelling, the competition is fierce, and the value subjective.

Anya Taylor-Joy, the star of "Emma", at the age of 16 was chased down the streets of London by the director of one of the top UK model agencies in the UK.

If you don’t feel like walking around in the rain for the next few months trying to lock eyes with a model agent that’s out for Prosecco at lunch, and don’t feel like carrying pepper spray in case it’s not an agent, this guide has everything you need to write a breathtaking model CV.

In this guide: 

• A model CV example that will get your heels in the door.
• A guide on what to put in your model CV objective.
• How to describe your modelling achievements in a captivating way. 

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Model CV Sample You Can Copy and Use

Alright, let’s set the cameras up. 

1. Use a Professional Model CV Format

Do you come to a shoot dishevelled, confused, and back-to-front? Of course not. So why would you send a model CV like that? Appearances are everything, you of all people know this.

Make sure everything is framed and present properly, just like this:

Model CV Format

• The reverse-chronological CV format will bring your most relevant experience to the top. 
• Use an easy-on-the-eye CV font like Helvetica or Noto in 10–12pt.
• For a neat CV layout, use 1-inch CV margins, and leave space between paragraphs. 
• Order your CV sections like this: Header, Objective, Experience, Education, and “Additional.”
• The one-page CV is by far enough.
• Send your CV as a PDF, unless it says otherwise
• Adding address to your CV is optional. Adding Instagram isn’t. 

Let’s strike a pose.

Expert Hint: Presence is everything. Some people’s look is captured in their photos, other people’s souls are captured in theirs. Pick your favourite model, or one with a similar look to you, and study them precisely, everything from the way they walk to the way they smile with their eyes.

2. Write A Striking Model CV Summary 

Bio. Summary. Profile. Whatever.

Next to your pictures, this is the most crucial part of your model CV. At the top of your model CV, list all the most crucial information, such as measurements, and most recent and prestigious experience. Focus on the big stuff. There will be space for minutiae such as eye colour later on.

If you have experience, adopt the form of a CV summary:

Model CV Profile

If you are light on professional experience, set out your achievements and ambitions in a CV objective. 

Model CV Objective

To get your model CV profile right:

• Get your measurements in early.
• Use power adjectives that are relevant to a model like energetic, or words that describe your look (eg. All-American). 
• Refer to yourself as a Model.
• Sum up your years of experience and add a ‘+’.
• Describe your performance in terms of achievements and numbers. 

Now, this is the right way to start your CV!

Expert Hint: Don’t underestimate the power of your social media following. Many brands prefer to start their campaign from your following, instead of sending out a campaign with you into the ether.

3. Nail Your Model CV Job Description 

Modelling is a very visual and subjective pursuit. It can be hard to find the right words to describe your physicality. So, you shouldn’t. Past the measurements and key details, they have the photos. So in your work experience section, try to focus more on your achievements, clients and projects.

Most people will not focus too much on this, and write in general terms about themselves, which is useless. Try to quantify your activities with some numbers, and make sure you cover a wide base of reasons to get hired.

Tailor your CV and focus on the things they described in the job posting.

Check out this job description from one of our model CV examples:

Model Job Description for a CV

The difference is as big as the one between Karlie Kloss and Karl Marx.

What if it’s gonna be your first modelling job and you’re sending a CV with no experience? Well, first, your portfolio better be stunning. Second, there are many ways you can get non-professional experience. 

You could also add a CV skills section.Instead of ‘Hard Skills’ that most CVs have, opt for an Attributes section, where you can give more detail about more minor details of your physicality.

Model Skills for CV

Soft Skills

• Collaboration
• Communication
• Coordination
• Easygoing
• Fast Learner
• Friendly
• Interpersonal Skills
• Listening
• Modern Dance
• Photoshoot Production
• Runway Turn
• Taking Direction

Attributes

• Bust/Waist/Hip
• Height
• Weight
• Clear Skin
• Physically Fit
• Eye Colour
• Unique Look
• Hair Colour

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4. Make Your Education Section An Additional Reason To Hire You

I know you don’t need an education to be a model. Still, you wouldn’t believe the amount of models that agents, photographers and other professionals find unbearable to work with because they focused on perfecting their catwalk when they should be finishing homework.

List your school name, degree, and graduation date. Sprinkle in an achievement if it’s something relevant to staying fit, being presentable, or even photography.

This education section sample shows how:

Promotional Model CV Example—Education

5. Inject Your Model CV With Added Sections

Alright, you’ve got the look. You might have the experience. What else is there? Some additional things can be relevant in modelling: languages, certain hobbies, references from professionals in the industry.

You could weave in a few bonus CV sections such as:

• Attributes
• Awards
• Additional Activities
• Foreign Languages
• Hobbies and Interests
• Volunteering
• Certifications
• Professional References
• Skills—if you haven’t included them as part of your other sections

Just see how different these two model CV examples are:

Model CV Example—Extra Sections

When adding extra sections, ask yourself—is it a reason to hire you? No? Skip it.

And… that’s it! Now you have a perfect CV!

One last thing.

Write a cover letter. There’s no better way to show your motivation.

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Key Points

Before you send that model CV onto the catwalk:

• Follow the CV format—margins, fonts, 1 page, reverse chronological.
• Start from our model CV sample and build your own. 
• Inject your model job description with achievements and numbers regarding your performance. 
• Make sure your portfolio shows a variety of looks and contexts, and flows well within itself.

Got questions on how to write a great CV for model jobs? Did we help you get your model CV right? Leave a comment. We’ll be happy to reply.