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resume format
Jessie_K:
I like to have dates. I have had several jobs that have lasted several years. I think that having dates to show that is important. (For example I toured with one dance company for 3 years, without dates you might think I was with them for only one month.)
Scott (formerly Digga):
Mine is pretty simple
Position Show Theatre
I've got the director also listed on my website resume but not currently on my Word document. I probably should rework it so that I can get the director onto the page as well. But I do agree about not including the dates. It's not really necessary. If the interviewer wants to know when I did something, they can ask.
HollywoodH:
I have dates in mine. However I've been thinking about changing that. It's been nice to read everyones thoughts on this. I like Erin's idea of saying in the cover letter last summer I....
mine is formatted
Company w/ year(s)
Show Position Director
Jessie_K:
So, partially inspired by this thread and partially inspired by my new job, I have revamped my resume. I rearranged my categories and switched from a "month and year" date to just "year"
So now the headings are:
Theatre
Title of Play Company Position Director Year(s)
Dance
Company Title of Piece or Tour Position Artistic Director or Choreographer Year(s)
I still maintain that years are important to include. I have had several long term jobs/ tours and the best way I have of indicating that is to include the years.
For dance tours I don't include the titles of each piece because often the rep was more than 15 pieces, so I just put the title of the tour.
ljh007:
THIS THREAD HAS BEEN SPLIT INTO A NEW TOPIC in the Employment Forum: "Hiring and references"
The conversation had taken a clear turn away from resume format (and indicating years/dates) and became a great discussion about references and contacts. You can keep the conversation about resume format and the pros and cons of including dates on your resume here. To join the discussion about references and how hirers contact people, go to the "Hiring and references" thread. Cheers!
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