What is a Model Search?

[binky14]

Just wondering - I have heard the term Model Search used here & there but am wondering if it is the same as a Talent Search? Or what? Thanks - B14

[Hank]

A model search assembles groups of talent scouts from different modeling agencies and gives them the chance to view models in person. A typical model search will have nearly one thousand model and talent contestants and about two dozen model and talent scouts.
A model search is usually about three days long with the first day being devoted to the various classes, training or seminars offered. The rest of the search may include more training sessions and runway competitions. Interested agency scouts can obtain a model’s contact information and in some cases model contracts may be offered on the spot.
Although there are some questionable model searches that sell expensive photo portfolios or charge big fees for putting you in their database, the good ones are not [censored word]. A good model search delivers the opportunity to be seen and selected by real agencies. Instead of traveling all over the place to visit agencies, the model search brings all the agencies to the model in one convenient location. - Hank