• A modeling career is an attractive prospect, but expect fierce competition.young woman modelling image by david hughes from Fotolia.com
  
  A modeling career for print media, catwalks or another variety of modeling, can be exciting and rewarding. The modeling industry is very competitive, as countless individuals will be looking to break into the field at any given time. If you get a modeling interview, you'll need to demonstrate that you've not only got the looks, but also the attitude, knowledge and communication skills required.
  
  

Be Honest

• At a modeling interview, you'll be faced with a range of questions that will try to get to the heart of your personality. You might be asked for the reasons why you'd like to be a model or how you came to be interested in modeling, for example. The trick is to be honest about your background and ambitions, since this will help you come across as three-dimensional and committed, but remember to be tactful: this is an interview situation, after all.
  
  

Show Profession Awareness

• You'll need to demonstrate that not only can you model, but you also have an awareness of what's involved in the profession and of some of the negatives a career in modeling could entail. You may be able to slip a demonstration of this awareness into your answers to interview questions. For example, as suggested by the Job Interview website, you could explain that you'd be available to work during unusual hours and at a moment's notice, which would show that you understand the nature of the modeling industry.
  
  

Dress the Part

• Though you're looking to enter a career that can involve a variety of outfits, remember that many of the same principles that apply to general interview dress apply to modeling interviews, too. You should look for something that's not too conservative, but don't wear anything that's in any way risqué or that is too tight. You're looking to make a favorable impression, and anything that's too gaudy probably won't work.
  
  

Portfolio

• You'll likely need to bring along a portfolio of your previous modeling work to the interview. This should contain quality work --- leave out anything average, as this is bound to catch the interviewer's eye --- and restrain yourself when it comes to selecting photos. According to the Bob Pardue Photography website, your interview portfolio should contain between three and five photos, including both a full-body shot and a headshot.
  
  

Smiling

• You may be tempted to give only a demure, nervous smile when you meet your interviewer, but remember instead to flash a more relaxed smile. This should present you as confident, which is an important characteristic to have in the modeling industry, and will instantly give the interviewer a warm impression of you. You can even ask friends to assess your smile before you go to the interview.