Writing Your Resume

Your resume is your calling card. It also serves as your first impression. Ergo, bad resume, bad first impression. And I don't have to tell you what that means.

Here's a few tips to prime your resume for a successful anime job search.

Use action words. "Managed, supervised and designed" are good examples. Action words convey taking charge, something most employers look for.

Every job is an important job. One of the best resume I've ever read came from a copy clerk. But she didn't just "copy". No, no, no. She "supervised maintenance schedules, coordinated department overflow and managed daily assignments to meet target production goals". The moral? Never downplay your skills or experience, no matter how entry-level you think they may be.

Be concise. There's nothing worse than a resume that never ends. One page is best, two if you absolutely must.

Tailor to fit the job. Highlight skills and experience that relate to the position you're applying for. Artists, for example, will want to focus on previous works as well as any software skills they might possess. What if you're fresh out of school and without credits to show off? Focus instead on your education and technical skills so a potential employer will know what you're capable of given the chance.