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2. Resumes and Portfolios

And now a word from an employer. Granted, I'm not a theatre manager but
I've been working in this business for a very long (too long?) time and have
seen many different styles of resumes.

My preference:

One page.
Job history
School history*
References.

That's what I need. I do not care what font it is written in nor do I care
if there's some cute little icon at the top.

I need information and I want it in a quick and easily accessible format. I
have other things to do and if your resume gets in my way of doing those
things then I'm maybe going to think you will also.

One grammar or spelling mistake and you're outta there. If you cannot spend
the time to proofread your resume and have your friend and his/her friend
proofread your resume, then how attentive are you going to be with the
paperwork I'm going to give you?

*I do not care about every show you did in college where you were the third
electrician from the left or even if you were the ME. Give me a
representative list and you'll do fine.

Be quick and be precise and you will get my attention.

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The main purpose of a resume is to help the employer determine if you are qualified for the job - and hopefully show that you are the best qualified applicant. To that end, clearly and concisely give your qualifications for the position for which you are applying. That may mean that you create a new resume for every job that you apply for. If you don't think you are well qualified for the position, or don't think it is worth your time to revise your resume to best show your qualifications for the job, don't waste your time applying for the job - many qualified people who do care will make the effort. Proof read your resume and ask others to proof it for you. Don't fill your resume with bullsh*t. It should be truthful and professionally worded.

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A word on websites and personal URL's:
If you send me a link to your website or your email has a personal domain attached, you best believe I will look at all of it. I also check your profile on Facebook, twitter, and LinkedIn. Bear in mind that in this here century your online presence is public and available to your employers. I have surprised more than one candidate during an interview by asking them questions about their website.

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