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Representing these characteristics and experiences on a resume effectively will help you get that dream job!  \nArtist (Samples 4-6)  \nAn artist’s resume showcases your artistic accomplishments. Whether you are focusing on graphic design, illustration, teaching or presenting your work for a gallery, finding the right strategy to effectively highlight your unique talentsand experience is essential. This guide includes samples of each resume as well as some additional resources:  \n12 Steps for Getting Your Work into a Gallery  \nThis checklist will provide you with some additional pointers to help you get your work  \nshown at galleries.  \nThe Artist’s Statement  \nAn artist’s statement is often included with your resume for galleries, museums or grants.  \nAn artist statement is a cover letter for artists that elaborates on the experiences highlighted  \nin your resume.  \nTheater Arts (Sample 7)  \nAn actor’s resume and headshot have one purpose: to get you an audition. It is a one-page overview of your performance experience, special skills, and qualifications. Your resume should be concise, organized, and relevant to the type of acting job you’re seeking. Some additional advice:  \n• Resumes should be trimmed to fit onto the back of an 8x10 headshot, so be sure your text fits comfortably in that dimension.  \n• Staple resumes (in all 4 corners) to the back of a headshot.  \nQUICK TIPS FOR RESUME BUILDING  \n• Recommended length for resume is one page; two pages is acceptable in the teaching profession.  \n• Font type should be professional (Times New Roman, Calibri, Garamond, etc) . Keep font size at 11 or 12.  \n• Page margins should be maximum of 1” all around or minimum of .7”.  \n• Avoid the use of pronouns and complete sentences (start each descriptive phrases with action verbs) .  \n• Use past tense when describing past experiences and present tense for present experiences.  \n• Include skills and qualifications relevant to that position. Each resume should be tailored to the job for which you are applying. Generic resumes are not as effective.  \n• Keep your resume neat, organized and professional. Remain consistent with font type, format and the overall style. Appearance matters!  \n• Make sure the resume and the cover letter are free of errors. Proofread and have others proofread too.  \n• Give each of your references a copy of your resume and be sure to ask them to serve as a reference before listing them on your reference page.  \n• Continually update your resume to reflect new skills and experiences.  \n• Upload your resume into the Career Center’s online job database, Handshake:  \n[https://westfield.joinhandshake.com](https://westfield.joinhandshake.com. This will)[. This will](https://westfield.joinhandshake.com. 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