So, you have carefully filled out your
application
and hit the send button for a modelling opportunity. You can’t help but
check your emails every 5 seconds to see if you have had a response
from the agency and the waiting game is making you feel apprehensive and
anxious. Don’t worry, everyone feels this way due to passion and
commitment to their career, desperately wanting to achieve.
However,
make sure that you do not fixate on one application as it could hinder
your career by ignoring new opportunities that could potentially arise.
Follow our 5 steps to survive the waiting game.
Patience
Remember that agents are extremely busy and have a lot of
applications to sift through and assess as well as a mountain of other
duties. It may take some time to get around to replying to each
candidate or even looking at the
application
due to an abundance of entries. Therefore, remain calm and patient
during this process. Although it is tempting to check your email account
constantly this will not change the outcome.
Keep applying
Never just apply to one agency or opportunity as pinning your hopes
onto one company will limit your success. It is an ongoing process that
takes persistence and commitment to your modelling career. It can be
frustrating and disheartening continually filling out forms. Yet, when
carried out carefully and thoughtfully you are guaranteed to hear back
from someone. Do not put all your eggs in one basket –
as the saying goes.
Keep busy
It is important to remain busy and carry on with your life whilst
waiting for the call as it will take your mind off the application.
Waiting at home miserable will not help or change the outcome. Continue
to, socialise with friends, exercise or read your book to avoid becoming
upset and down. It is important to also have a break from filling out
applications as the process can be lengthy and overwhelming.
Accept new opportunities
Don’t be afraid to accept new opportunities when they arise in the
fear that your most wanted agency will get in touch and you will be
unavailable. Investigate the role and company and if all is legit
embrace the opportunity. If the agency does contact you simply explain
when you are available and you can come to an agreement.
Follow up
If the waiting time has been rather lengthy –
like a month or more
– it may be time to get in touch to find out the verdict. Simply send a
friendly email to enquiry whether they gave received your application
and have they made a decision. Do not send the email too early, give the
company and person a chance to look and evaluate.
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