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ASK AARON - August 2005 Answer

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From Mika, TN

I am 32 years old, but have been studying acting for four years. At this point, I don't have anything to place on my resume. I don't want to lie on the resume - any suggestions?

Dear Mika:

I really like the fact that you are not willing to lie on a resume. Sometimes, having very little on a resume (or nothing) can be a positive thing. Agents and casting directors are always wanting to be able to say that they discovered someone. Someone with no experience! Miki, there might be things to list on your resume that you have not thought about.

You said that you have studied acting for the past four years. List the name of the school – in the education section of the resume. If you have done any plays, even if they were years ago, list them. If you have any special skills: dialects, martial arts, musician, athlete etc… they should be added to the resume. If you get a chance to read my book, “How to Become a Successful Commercial Model,” you will learn exactly how to create a resume.

If you thought this was helpful, imagine how much you will learn from reading "How to Become a Successful Commercial Model." and by attending my Acting/Modeling Boot Camp.