can you put this on a acting resume?

Question

what if you have a acting scholarship or a acting certificate from acting training, can you staple that to your acting resume?

Answer 1

I think stapling it to your resume would be a bit much. Casting directors have enough paper to deal with. A simple line about it on your resume under Education or Special Skills or About Me or something like that should suffice. If you really want to highlight it, place it first in that section and BOLD face it.

Answer 2

* I would list this under something like "Awards and Achievements." I think if you list it there, clearly in boldface, there is no need to attach a copy of the actual certificate. I would treat it similarly to a college degree, which does not require you to attach the "actual" diploma or transcript; but listing the credit and the year(s) is sufficient.

* I think it is more appropriate for applying for another program or academy. But professional jobs are more interested in actual performances, experience and especially paid work, and what you can demonstrate as an actor; not so much in your training.

* If you trained in a specialized field -- such as acrobatics or pantomime, jazz or ballet -- and you are specifically applying for a job that requires proficiency in these skills, then I would emphasize the connection between your training and what they are looking for. Anything you can emphasize that makes you stand out as "matching" the requirements/job descriptions will help justify taking another look, while others who seem "generic" can be overlooked in a huge stack.

* In general, if it makes you feel more confident, remember that it is just a matter of "placing" you in the right position, with the right people who are good for you. You have unique talents and purpose, so if one thing does not work out, it is not that you are rejected for not being good enough, but that something else matches your skills and talents better. So keep looking for that opening, keep improving and selling your very best skills and favorite talents. Write and produce your own material if you have to, by yourself or with a team, if that helps you develop and show off your full potential. Keep seeking opportunity to strengthen even your weaknesses and challenge yourself. As long as you seek to move forward, you will attract the right opportunities, or find ways to create them yourself.

Answer 3

Don't be stapling any "addendums" to your resume. Believe me, nobody wants to see that stuff. You can LIST your awards/accomplishments -- that's no problem -- but that's all you need to do.

Think of it this way: if you SAY you earned an award or certificiate of some kind, I'll probably be inclined to take your work for it. But, ultimately, if I have you in for an audition, it won't make any difference either way. Either your work will impress me, or it won't...degrees/certificates notwithstanding.

Answer 4

Keep your resume short an include headshots. Also try online services like

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