Resume
Learn what a professional actors resume looks like and how to ensure yours includes the right information, formatted correctly.
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Intro to Resumes
Here we have your essential tips and hints to create a resume that best represents you.
1. Be selective
2. Present yourself accurately
3. Showcase your essenceFor your step by step guide, go to: https://secretactorsociety.vhx.tv/videos/how-to-format-your-resume
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How To Format Your Resume - A Step By Step Video Tutorial
With Kym Jackson, working actor, SAG-AFTRA delegate, career coach, author of The Hollywood Survival Guide & co-founder of The Secret Actor Society.
Link to Google Docs Resume Template (click "File" then "Download", or if you have Google Docs: "Make a copy"):
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What Is The Acceptable Formatting For Resumes In The US?
With Kym Jackson, Working Actor, Union Delegate, Coach, Author of The Hollywood Survival Guide & Co-Owner of Secret Actor Society
http://www.hollywoodsguide.com
https://secretactorsociety.vhx.tvHow do I layout my resume?
How do I set out my resume?
How do I write a resume?
What do I include for... -
Should I Include All My Credits On My Resume?
With Kym Jackson, Working Actor, Union Delegate, Coach, Author of The Hollywood Survival Guide & Co-Owner of Secret Actor Society
http://www.hollywoodsguide.com
https://secretactorsociety.vhx.tvHow many credits is the max in each section of my resume?
All my credits don't fit on my resume - hel... -
Should I List My Skills On A Resume?
With Kym Jackson, Working Actor, Union Delegate, Coach, Author of The Hollywood Survival Guide & Co-Owner of Secret Actor Society
http://www.hollywoodsguide.com
https://secretactorsociety.vhx.tvCan I include sports on my resume?
Should I put sword fighting on my resume?
Should I put accents on ... -
Can I List TVC Credits On My Resume?
With Kym Jackson, Working Actor, Union Delegate, Coach, Author of The Hollywood Survival Guide & Co-Owner of Secret Actor Society
http://www.hollywoodsguide.com
https://secretactorsociety.vhx.tvCan I put commercials on my resume?
When is it OK to put commercials on my CV?
How can I reflect my c... -
Can I List An Accent On My Resume & Learn It Once I Book The Job?
with Amy Walker, Working Actor | Founder, CEO of 21Accents.com
www.21Accents.com
http://youtube.com/amiablewalkerHow good at an accent do I need to be before listing it on my resume?
What does expert level at an accent mean?
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How Do I Distinguish Between Sketch & Webseries On My Resume?
With Kym Jackson, Working Actor, Union Delegate, Coach, Author of The Hollywood Survival Guide & Co-Owner of Secret Actor Society
http://www.hollywoodsguide.com
https://secretactorsociety.vhx.tvIs sketch considered a web series on a resume?
Do I put a webseries in the television section on a re... -
Can I List A Language On My Resume & Learn It Once I Book The Job?
with Amy Walker, Working Actor | Founder, CEO of 21Accents.com
www.21Accents.com
http://youtube.com/amiablewalkerCan I lie about languages on my resume?
Can I just learn a language when I get the audition?
Should I just say I can speak all languages and work it out later?
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Should I Write My Character Name On My Resume?
With Kym Jackson, Working Actor, Union Delegate, Coach, Author of The Hollywood Survival Guide & Co-Owner of Secret Actor Society
http://www.hollywoodsguide.com
https://secretactorsociety.vhx.tvHow do I list my role for a movie on my resume?
How do I list my role for tv show on my resume?
How d... -
How Is My Resume Important For Commercial Casting?
With Shaan Sharma, Storytellers Conservatory, Working Actor, Educator, Casting Pro, & Union Leader
www.StoryTellersConservatory.comDo resumes matter to commercial casting directors?
Will a commercial agent care about my resume?
Do I list my previous commercials on my resume?
How do I represent ... -
Should I Put Older Credits On My Resume?
With Kym Jackson, Working Actor, Union Delegate, Coach, Author of The Hollywood Survival Guide & Co-Owner of Secret Actor Society
http://www.hollywoodsguide.com
https://secretactorsociety.vhx.tvShould I put credits on my resume from when I was a child?
How many credits should I put on my resume... -
Why Do People List Webseries Credits As TV On A Resume?
With Kym Jackson, Working Actor, Union Delegate, Coach, Author of The Hollywood Survival Guide & Co-Owner of Secret Actor Society
http://www.hollywoodsguide.com
https://secretactorsociety.vhx.tvIs new media considered television?
Do I list web series under television on my resume?
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What Is A 'One Sheet' And Do I Need One If I Have A Resume?
with Ryan Basham, Coach, Trainer & Speaker, Political Analyst & Activist
www.ryanbasham.comWhy do I need a one sheet?
What do I put on a one sheet?
How can I make a one sheet?
Are one sheets essential?
Do I need one sheets?
How big should a one sheet be?
What do I need to put on a one sheet?
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Should I Print My Resume On Colored Paper?
With Kym Jackson, Working Actor, Union Delegate, Coach, Author of The Hollywood Survival Guide & Co-Owner of Secret Actor Society
http://www.hollywoodsguide.comWhat is the industry standard for printing a resume?
Should I use colored paper for my resume?
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What Is The Difference Between A Co-Star & A Guest Star On A Resume?
With Kym Jackson, Working Actor, Union Delegate, Coach, Author of The Hollywood Survival Guide & Co-Owner of Secret Actor Society
http://www.hollywoodsguide.comWhat is a co-star?
What is a guest star?
How many days do I have to work on a guest star contract?
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What Does Featured Mean On A Resume?
With Kym Jackson, Working Actor, Union Delegate, Coach, Author of The Hollywood Survival Guide & Co-Owner of Secret Actor Society
http://www.hollywoodsguide.comIs featured actor the same as a principal role?
Are featured actors another term for extras?
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Can I Include Pilots That Did Not Go On My Resume?
With Kym Jackson, Working Actor, Union Delegate, Coach, Author of The Hollywood Survival Guide & Co-Owner of Secret Actor Society
http://www.hollywoodsguide.com
https://secretactorsociety.vhx.tvIf a pilot is rejected, do I have to keep the job secret?
Can I put unsuccessful pilots on my resume?... -
Should I List Various Accents On My Resume?
With Kym Jackson, Working Actor, Union Delegate, Coach, Author of The Hollywood Survival Guide & Co-Owner of Secret Actor Society
http://www.hollywoodsguide.com
https://secretactorsociety.vhx.tvDo I put skills on my resume?
Do I have to be flawless at an accent to include it on my resume?
How d... -
At An Agency Showcase, Should I List My Current Agent On My Resume?
With Ajarae Coleman, Working Actor, Master Coach, Founder of Acting Resource Guru.
www.ActingResourceGuru.comWill agents be more interested in me if they know I'm already repped?
Does it look good if I already have an agent and I'm at showcase looking for a new one?
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Should I Put Content I Created On My Resume? If So, How Should I Represent It?
with Melissa Center. Actor | Filmmaker | Co-Founder of Whole Self Systems
https://www.wholeselfsystems.com/Do I put my self producing content on my resume?
How do I label my web series i produced on my resume?
Is my self created content worth putting on my resume?
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What Does Recurring Mean On A Resume?
With Kym Jackson, Working Actor, Union Delegate, Coach, Author of The Hollywood Survival Guide & Co-Owner of Secret Actor Society
http://www.hollywoodsguide.com
https://secretactorsociety.vhx.tvI am recurring but my contact does not say that. Help?
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What Is The Difference Between A Series Regular And A Series Lead On A Resume?
With Kym Jackson, Working Actor, Union Delegate, Coach, Author of The Hollywood Survival Guide & Co-Owner of Secret Actor Society
http://www.hollywoodsguide.com
https://secretactorsociety.vhx.tvI'm in an ensemble, so who is the series lead then?
I'm in every episode, am I the series lead?
Shoul... -
I Don't Have Many Resume Credits Yet So Should I Fake It Til I Make It ?
With Kym Jackson, Working Actor, Union Delegate, Coach, Author of The Hollywood Survival Guide & Co-Owner of Secret Actor Society
http://www.hollywoodsguide.com
https://secretactorsociety.vhx.tvHow can I standout without very few credits on my resume?
Can I make things look bigger than they are...
