Entry level photographer competencies

Entry level photographer competencies

In this post, you can ref competencies needed for Entry level photographer position. The standard job competencies include knowledge, skills and abilities (KSA model).

Apart from that, you can ref a job qualification also contains other elements such as education, experience, license, qualities, training courses, physical requirements, degree or certificates…

I. Job qualifications

You can find out competencies from standard job qualification below:

1. High school education or equivalent
2. Basic computer skills
3. Must have the ability to communicate fluently (written and oral) in English
4. Must be able and willing to work outdoors in variable weather conditions indicative of the High Alpine environment in the winter
5. Ability to stand up to 6 hours during shift
6. Must be able to work weekends, and holidays
7. Must be able to lift 40+ lbs
8. Must be able to commit to scheduled hours and dates
9. Successful completion of a background check
10. Excellent guest service skills
11. Passion for photography Prefer one semester of school photography and or practical professional experience.
12. Comfortable working with a DSLR camera
13. Previous retail sales and customer service experience
14. Level 7 ski or snowboard skills.  
15. Cash handling experience

II. Key skills employers are looking for

Below are top 7 skills/abilities that every employers are looking for, you should pay attention to them:

1. Adaptability/Flexibility
2. Dependability/Reliability/Responsibility
3. Teamwork
4. Positive Attitude
5. Professionalism
6. Willingness to Learn
7. Communications Skills