In order to become a successful model you will also need to have all of the following:

Determination:

Breaking into the modelling world can be very disheartening as you will face many setbacks along the way. You need to be prepared to be rejected many times before you get someone who is interested and this takes a certain type of character. You need to be determined and to keep going, most young people do not have this determination and simply give up before they make it.

Professionalism:

It is important to remember that modelling is a business and it should be treated as such. The photographers, agents, casting directors are all working to make a profit and they need a model they can rely on. You could be the most beautiful person in the world but you will struggle to get repeat work if you turn up late, don't show up or are not prepared for your job.

Good Work Ethic:

Models with experience will testify to the fact that they very rarely have a steady stream of work. The best way to handle this is to focus on promoting yourself focusing on your strong points and you will quickly find you can bring in some work.

Imagination:

Remember that the way you get work is to market yourself to others and as with any other form of marketing, find your niche. Work out what makes you individual and focus on that. Put a lot of effort into putting your portfolio together and use your most striking, unique images to advertise yourself.

Networking Skills:

All good business people create networks of clients that are constantly growing. Actors, actresses and models are no different. You need to find ways to reach potential clients and generate more work and more clients from referrals and other network techniques. Of the clients you work with, ask them for referrals to other opportunities for you. And if a client was referred to you, always let them know who referred them. The common networking rule of thumb is that for every satisfied client you have they, in turn, will tell 2-5 others about you, but for every dissatisfied client, 10 potential new clients will hear the bad news. Never burn your bridges with clients. You may not want to work with them anymore, and that is fine, but never, never be rude or unprofessional. Always make it a goal to either work a number of times with a client or get referrals to others from them. Work makes work in this business.

Discipline:

Be prepared for work. Develop the discipline to keep your valuable assets, (smile, face, figure, or whatever else you model), in good shape. Have your portfolio ready when you get a go-see, (interview or test shoot), and have your promotional materials, (headshots, z-cards, and CVs), ready for any potential interview or marketing opportunity. This chance may not come around again.

Persistence:

Successful models are made, not born. They work at all aspects of what they do and they do not stop because of a few setbacks. They are determined to accomplish a goal and they are not easily stopped by petty excuses or fears of the unknown.

A Plan of Action:

Successful models have a direction, a plan of action. They set goals for their portfolio, their resume, their network of potential clients and the part of the market they want to work in, and they plan a way to achieve those goals.