Answering a Reader Question #5

Anonymous Wrote:

Hi! I meet the size requirements for the Ford posting but I live in Connecticut and hour from NYC. Do you happen to know of any jobs in my area?? any help you can offer would be so much appreciated. Debbie

Hello, Debbie!

That's awesome that you meet the size requirement Ford was looking for...just too bad you aren't in the SF area! However, being that you fit one of the sizes, I would say you should look into Ford in NYC. If you don't mind the distance, you should contact them and inquire as to how you can become a fit model. Many large modeling agencies keep a roster of fit models and any work they would have, you'd be submitted for if you meet the size requirements. So that could be a start. Here is their information:

Ford
142 Greene St.
4th Floor
New York, NY 10012
Phone: 212.219.6500
www.fordmodels.com

Or you could check out this agency in Connecticut and see if they have a need for fit models:

BLUSH Models Management, LLC.
2 Pomperaug Office Park
Suite 102
Southbury, CT 06488
Phone: 203.264.7782
www.blushmodels.com

A third option would be to check the local craigslist in your area and submit yourself to any legit posting seeking fit models locally. The demand many not always be plentiful but they're there.

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