From the course: Writing a Resume

Entertainment resumes

From the course: Writing a Resume

Entertainment resumes

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- If you work in the entertainment industry and need a resume, it's probably because you work behind the scenes or in corporate headquarters and hold a more traditional job. For most professionals, your resume will follow the same format as in any other industry. You'll still need to show your skills as they pertain to the position for which you are applying. Stagehand, acting coach, personal assistant to a celebrity, script writer, movie producer, creative director, prop master, your resume will be similar to that of a traditional resume, but it may include a few special sections. You might relabel your work experience section and rather than calling it professional experience or work history, you might label it as production experience. You might include additional sections labeled press mentions, curated exhibitions, or publications. You can also use a style of resume similar to a CV if you have a lot of technical creative work, such as collections, citations of your work and appearances. However, if you're a model, in most cases, you don't need a resume. What you need is a really good photo. Tear sheets and tests are the resumes of models and they are basically photos with identifying information such as height, weight, hair color, et cetera. The same goes for a musician. If you're seeking more music industry exposure, a one sheet will be your document of choice. The kind of music you play, number of followers you have, performances, radio play, and press mentions are just some of the items you'll need to include. What you will also need to craft is a really good bio. Who you are, key activities and accomplishments, as well as your education and background will complete your bio in under 300 words. But if you're a musician seeking a teaching position, then you'll still need a CV, just like other academics. Because so many categories of professionals fall under the category of entertainment, whether to use a resume, a CV or a non-traditional method, such as a one sheet or bio, will depend greatly upon the type of work you are seeking. Identifying your end goal will help you define the right style for you.

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