Step 4: Build Your Resume
Your resume is a vital part of your marketing tool kit. Learn how to go through step by step to format your acting resume and what content and skills to include.
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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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4. Build 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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THE JOURNEY - Course 2A | Marketing Materials That Get You Auditions
As the first point of contact with filmmakers and casting directors, your marketing materials are an extension of yourself and an indication of your level of professionalism. Get clear knowledge on how to make your entire acting toolkit match that of any top-working actor in the industry.
We wi...
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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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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... -
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?
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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... -
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... -
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.comSAS Resources: https://secretactorsociety.com/member-resources
Watch this video on the SAS iPhone App here:
My resume is small compared to my contemporaries, is it over for m...
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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?
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What Is The Acceptable Formatting For Resumes In The US?
As promised, here's your link to our resume template:
https://secretactorsociety.com/resources#/acting-resume-templateYou should have received the current resources password in one of your welcome emails, but you can always respond to any of our emails to ask for it. :)
How do I layout my res...
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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?
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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?
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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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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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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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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-imdbYou don't need to wait for production​ to add you to a project on IMDB unless you're under an NDA o...
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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-imdbYou don't need to wait for production​ to add you to a project on IMDB unless you're...
