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With Kym Jackson, Working Actor, Union Delegate, Coach, Author of The Hollywood Survival Guide & Co-Owner of Secret Actor Society
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Where can I learn how to format my resume?
How do I type out my resume for acting?
Where can I find a...
With Kym Jackson, Working Actor, Union Delegate, Coach, Author of The Hollywood Survival Guide & Co-Owner of Secret Actor Society
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Can I include sports on my resume?
Should I put sword fighting on my resume?
Should I put accents on ...
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Can I put commercials on my resume?
When is it OK to put commercials on my CV?
How can I reflect my c...
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How good at an accent do I need to be before listing it on my resume?
What does expert level at an accent mean?
How fluent at an accent do I need to be before listing it on my res...
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Is sketch considered a web series on a resume?
Do I put a webseries in the television section on a re...
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Can 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?
Is lying about langu...
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How 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...
With Shaan Sharma, Storytellers Conservatory, Working Actor, Educator, Casting Pro, & Union Leader
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Do 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 ...
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Should I put credits on my resume from when I was a child?
How many credits should I put on my resume...
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How do I layout my resume?
How do I set out my resume?
How do I write a resume?
What do I include for...
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Is new media considered television?
Do I list web series under television on my resume?
What is a cas...
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Why 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?
Ca...
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What is the industry standard for printing a resume?
Should I use colored paper for my resume?
Do you think I should print my resume in...
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What is a co-star?
What is a guest star?
How many days do I have to work on a guest star contract?
How many days do I have to work on a...
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Is featured actor the same as a principal role?
Are featured actors another term for extras?
How do I list myself for a small speaking ...
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If a pilot is rejected, do I have to keep the job secret?
Can I put unsuccessful pilots on my resume?...
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Do I put skills on my resume?
Do I have to be flawless at an accent to include it on my resume?
How d...
With Ajarae Coleman, Working Actor, Master Coach, Founder of Acting Resource Guru.
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Will 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?
Does it reflect badly on me ...
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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?
Should I put my self produced ...
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I am recurring but my contact does not say that. Help?
Am I considerred recurring if I am only a co-s...
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I'm in an ensemble, so who is the series lead then?
I'm in every episode, am I the series lead?
Shoul...
With Kym Jackson, Working Actor, Union Delegate, Coach, Author of The Hollywood Survival Guide & Co-Owner of Secret Actor Society
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How can I standout without very few credits on my resume?
Can I make things look bigger than they are...
With Kym Jackson, Working Actor, Union Delegate, Coach, Author of The Hollywood Survival Guide & Co-Owner of Secret Actor Society
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How many credits is the max in each section of my resume?
All my credits don't fit on my resume - hel...
With Kym Jackson, Working Actor, Union Delegate, Coach, Author of The Hollywood Survival Guide & Co-Owner of Secret Actor Society
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Which TV credits should I keep if I'm culling my resume?
What TV credit should I have on my resume?
H...
