<p>I never understood why people didn’t like printing the resume directly onto the back of the headshot.</p>
<p>My husband and I have been doing that for years. When we have an audition, we run a headshot through the printer. Updating the resume is the same as if you had printed it out onto a paper and printed it onto the headshot. </p>
<p>We change the saved resume when it needs to be changed. We have never had an issue.</p>
<p>I am personally a fan of stapling… I like being able to detach the resume from the photo if need be, I like being able to keep the top staples attached, but not the bottom, and taking notes on the back. I like how the combination of photo paper, “actual paper,” and staples seems to help keep the headshot and resume from bowing.</p>
<p>All that being said… when push comes to shove, I have rarely/ never made ultimate casting decisions (academic or professional) based upon the way the headshot and resume were presented…</p>
<p>I think this is similar to the music preparation plastic sheets or no plastic sheets conversation… people have preferences, but in the long run, as long as all is organized, legible, and following the instructions (and/ or some form of the professional standard) this is neither a deal maker, nor a deal breaker.</p>
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<p>Sydsim, we once tried running a headshot thought the printer to put the resume on the back, and the ink did not “take”…it smeared. </p>
<p>Maybe your headshot was on a different kind of paper, or your printer was different.</p>
<p>To echo BVilleLady (hi - hope your wonderful S is enjoying his final semester!!) this resume is the foundation for many updated resumes to come. My D keeps her resume in an Excel format. That keeps all the columns nicely lined up! She converts to a .pdf when she emails it. And it’s easy to change little things like the spacing between sections. It’s worked very well for her so thought I was pass it along.</p>
<p>Break legs everyone!!</p>
<p>Hi austinmtmom, DS is excited to get to his final semester on the 27th. No graduation gitters. Yet. Hope your talented D is doing well!</p>
<p>To the original point of the thread, we are in the process of revising my son’s resume for graduation. It is indeed the original resume from his junior year in high school, revamped and edited over and over again. I agree that college application requirements are not too picky compared to professional standards. Still, you want to present the best possible headshot and resume combo you can. If the college is specifically requesting the resume be detached, as does Ottenbein, then by all means do so. Make sure your contact info is on the back of your headshot. We use 123 Print for address labels, which is pretty inexpensive. We used to staple all 4 corners and that’s fine if you do. Ultimately, we discovered those auditors who like to remove the resume would rather it be 2. Easier to tear off.</p>
<p>One final comment. My son submitted his headshot and resume electronically to his accepted college along with his other application requirements. When he walked into the room for his audition and offered his hardcopy, they said no thanks, not necessary. They had what they needed right in front of them digitally. This was in the ancient times of 2009! So make sure your resume is formatted properly and ready to submit digitally wherever it is required. You don’t want it to arrive all garbled.</p>
<p>Best of luck to all!</p>
<p>I know this is not a staple question but thought I would ask this here. My D is 6’ tall. She is thinking of putting on her resume 5’12" as a bit of levity for her audition resume. What do you think?</p>
<p>bisouu-
I think that’s totally fine. Believe it or not, in the professional world her height is going to be a big plus.</p>
<p>Bisouu hope I don’t sound cranky but I’d suggest she just put 6’ straight-up. They’re gonna see she’s tall, and I’d keep the resume clean and straightforward–save the humor for real interactions and don’t create distractions by making people wonder if it was a mistake or a joke to write 5’12". That’s just my 2 cents, though!</p>
<p>bissou - I agree with Times3; I wouldn’t do it. A few auditors might think it’s cute or funny but others may think you’re trying to hide the fact that you’re tall. Others may view it as unprofessional or silly. I wouldn’t chance it. It’s all about the talent when you’re in the room. You don’t want to pre-prejudice the auditors that they might be expecting someone flighty to walk in (having previously seen the resume). It’s too big a risk that she might be misinterpreted as not being serious about being in the business.</p>
<p>Okay I will tell her to leave 6’ on the resume. Thanks all for the input!</p>
<p>Just got back from audition at BU…many of the kids brought their headshot and resume detached to the auditors table. The auditors stapled all four corners…with the clasps to the resume side… :)</p>