Resume Timelines

[Pele]

Hey all!
Can I pick your brain for a moment?

How comprehensive do you make the timeline on your resume? I do performance resumes to turn in (obviously), and don't put on all of the physical attributes at the top (like an actors resume).

However...I always get hung up on what to include in the experience section. Do I include all of the small stuff and big stuff and just keep it within the range of a year?
Or
Do I just put all of the large stuff I have done over the course of the last three years or so?

THe first displays that I do work continuously and am fairly up on my game. The latter displays that I have the competancy to work larger events and am not wet behind the ears. Obviously it can not all be included though.

Thoughts and suggestions please?

Thanks so much!

[Steven Ragatz]

I would be prepared to tailor your resume for each type of gig. Present your self-profile so that is aligns with the client's event and makes you look like your are _the_ person to hire for that event.

I wouldn't worry too much about the dates, or maintaining a chronological timeline, rather you should feel free to list relevant experience that would elicit client confidence.

Absolutely, keep it to one page, and don't try to push too much material into the copy. Your promotional video or audition will more often or not do the real sales pitch.

Have it proofed by someone who can spell and knows grammar. You can't afford to accept any typos or formatting blunders.

Steven Ragatz