JCPenney is one of the best places to start a modeling career. Although most corporate catalogs use fashion agencies, stores usually leverage local talent for fashion shows. Dress up and organize your resume and photo book to get a model job at JCPenney.
Steps
Step 1. Call the administrative offices of the JCPenney store
Ask the operator how the company finds models for fashion shows at headquarters and in shopping centers. If you are told it uses a modeling agency, ask which one it is. If you are told that the store chooses models on its own, ask about how they can consider you. If the operator says he doesn't know where the models come from, ask to speak to someone who is interested in this aspect. Do not give up.
Step 2. Approach the cast director or agency that hires the models for JCPenney
Dress simply and don't wear too much makeup. Express your interest in JCPenney's fashion world. Be ambitious and ask questions to find out the criteria to be met to be a model in the company.
Step 3. Keep an eye out for announcements in newspapers and events - especially those in shopping malls - regarding fashion shows
When you see an announcement of a fashion show proposed by JCPenney or in which the JCPenney brand is participating, contact the company hosting the event and ask how you can propose yourself to JCPenney. Someone should be able to point you in the right direction.
Step 4. Submit your photos to modeling agencies that have relationships with fashion businesses
Most large retail stores use well-known agencies to hire models. They usually cast once a month, but it is very difficult to be represented by them. Visit the JCPenney website to find out which fashion agencies it caters to.
Step 5. JCPenney often organizes national and local modeling contests
Keep an eye out for any announcements about this type of contests. Sign up when you hear about it. Keep a positive attitude and take advantage of the opportunity to run for JCPenney.
Advice
- Start from a small shop to gain experience in the world of catwalks and fashion.
- Try to get an agent, particularly from those listed on the JCPenney website.
Warnings
- Entering the world of fashion as a model is difficult, especially if it's a major retail company like JCPenney. If that's what you really intend to do, learn to take rejection, stay the course, and be persistent.
- Note: the JCPenney company is not present in the Italian distribution. However, if you live, you want to go to live and make a career in the USA, there are currently 1106 warehouses in all 50 states of the United States where you can follow the advice offered by this article to become a JCPenney model.
