Professional photographer competencies

Professional photographer competencies

In this post, you can ref competencies needed for Professional 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 diploma or equivalent

         2.            Customer service experience strongly preferred

         3.            Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

         4.            Previous experience working with children preferred

         5.            Ability to work with minimal supervision as well as in a team environment

         6.            Willing to work a varied seasonal schedule, including early mornings

         7.            Demonstrate a positive and professional image

         8.            Ability to effectively interact with preschool age children and adults

         9.            Accessibility to reliable insured transportation to reach assigned locations.  Vehicle insurance must be current and in compliance with state law.

     10.            Must have a valid driver’s license

     11.            Ability to operate camera equipment

     12.            Ability to travel up to 75 mile radius

 

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