Besides having the right physical attributes, having the right attitude and personality is vital for anyone hoping to become a model. The world of professional modelling is a tough business and it takes a certain type of thick-skinned person to stand up to the intense schedule and stress that it demands.
Below is a list of some essential personality traits a model should possess in order to have a successful modelling career.

A model must:

• Love being in front of the camera and an audience
• Be able to perform on demand
• Be committed to and serious about modelling
• Be hard-working – a modelling career isn't just going to fall into your lap
• Be professional and pleasant to work with
• Be patient and resilient
• Be intelligent with the ability to learn quickly
• Be versatile, willing to learn and able to take directions
• Have good self-esteem
• Be able to take rejection and constructive criticism
• Be extremely determined. A model may need to go to many castings before being offered a job.
• Be able to attend lots of castings, sometimes without much notice
• Have great organisational skills to keep track of schedules and finances
• Be able to sell themselves and sell the product
• Have a passion for fashion
• Maintain a healthy lifestyle, eat the right food and get at least eight hours of sleep a night
• Work out to maintain a healthy body weight and fitness level. This will also reduce stress
• Have a good skincare regime. Skin-brushing from head to toe will help to increase your circulation and give you an all-over glow