Step 4: Build Your Resume

Step 4: Build Your Resume

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Step 4: Build Your Resume
  • 4. Build Your Resume

  • 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 essence

    For your step by step guide, go to: https://secretactorsociety.vhx.tv/videos/how-to-format-your-resume

  • 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"):
    https://docs.google.com/document/d/11...

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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?
    Should I put my self produced ...

  • 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.tv

    Do I put skills on my resume?
    Do I have to be flawless at an accent to include it on my resume?
    How d...

  • 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.tv

    How can I standout without very few credits on my resume?
    Can I make things look bigger than they are...

  • 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.tv

    Is sketch considered a web series on a resume?
    Do I put a webseries in the television section on a re...

  • 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.tv

    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...

  • My Resume Doesn't Stack Up To Others My Age - Help!

    Kevin E. West, Veteran TV Actor, Consultant, International Education Speaker
    www.KevinEWest.com
    www.actors-network.com

    My resume is small compared to my contemporaries, is it over for me?
    How do I overcome a small resume?
    Does my slimmer resume at my age affect my casting?
    How do I overcome my s...

  • How Is My Resume Important For Commercial Casting?

    With Shaan Sharma, Storytellers Conservatory, Working Actor, Educator, Casting Pro, & Union Leader
    www.StoryTellersConservatory.com

    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 ...

  • 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.tv

    How 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 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.tv

    Can 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.tv

    Can I put commercials on my resume?
    When is it OK to put commercials on my CV?
    How can I reflect my c...

  • 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.com

    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...

  • 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.com

    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...

  • 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.com

    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...

  • How To Add A TV Episode To Your IMDB

    How to add TV episodes to your IMDB profile.

    For adding short or feature length films, please use the video below instead:
    https://secretactorsociety.vhx.tv/videos/how-to-add-films-to-your-imdb

    You don't need to wait for production​ to add you to a project on IMDB unless you're under an NDA o...

  • How To Add Films To Your IMDB

    How to add short and feature length film credits to your IMDB profile.

    For adding TV episodes, please use the video below instead:
    https://secretactorsociety.vhx.tv/videos/how-to-add-a-tv-episode-to-your-imdb

    You don't need to wait for production​ to add you to a project on IMDB unless you're...