I have just moved this out of the Resume Chat thread, as I would actually like to see it discussed here, rather than in Chat.
Here's the topic for discussion, brought about by the fact that I've been examining a lot of resumes myself lately:
Making a Non-AEA Resume look better than it really is. Is it ethical/acceptable to disguise or pad credits on your resume?
For example, Non-AEA SM's who function as Production Assistants or Apprentices or Interns, to Stage Managers in AEA theatres, and then put "Stage Manager" on their resumes to represent this work.
I find it misleading, personally. If you represent yourself as having been a "Stage Manager" at an AEA theatre, I am going to assume you have your card and were the AEA SM/ASM. I'd much rather see your credits reading SM
Apprentice (or Production Assistant or Intern) so I have a better understanding of your background. AND, I'm only interested in working with people who have represented their work histories truthfully.
So, is this dishonesty, or acceptable?
Discuss!