Resume Writing

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Tokarsky

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I'm starting to look around for a position on a film crew this summer, I'm most iterested in the camera department although I'm open to any position that is available. So, I find myself in need of help with my resume... As someone that has a pretty good understanding of a wide range of equipment; whether it's cameras, lights, or post equipment, but has only worked on afew small-budget local indies, I'm not too sure how to go about this in the best way.
I can really use some advice and insight from people that I can imagine where in the same situation I am at one time or another.
 
It needs to be understood that usually resumes are not necessary if working in a market where word of mouth applies but i'm shooting in a new market where i know noone so i have to go through resumes.

State clearly your position on each job you worked on. State clearly the gear you have used so that i know you are not some jackass but actually understand the gear.
 
I've seen resumes set up a bunch of different ways, some were basically just a list of the show/movie/whatever and what position the person held - these tend to be when the project is well known. Many others (mine included) are a little more in depth and give some brief descriptions where needed throughout the resume, though most of the description should be kept for a cover letter or CV. My friend just finished one that I really like though, he put a small, light gray column on the left side of the page that is a list of all the gear, software, etc that he's worked on and is familiar with, I like the format so much I'm considering updating my resume and using it. I think whatever format you choose run it by some friends or colleagues and make sure that is clear, concise and spelling is perfect. Nothing will get your resume tossed into the big silver "we'll call you" bin quicker than a bunch of misspelled words.
 
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