Module 1: Task 1a - Professional Profile

Before commencing this first task, I had to decide on how I was going to choose the optimal CV, as there are various CV's that I use for different purposes/roles, because every different job requires different skill sets or experience.

Like many others, I view myself as a marketable product and it is my task to make myself appear the most attractive to the potential employers as possible (which would make them the initial consumers). There are many different marketing aids/tools/strategies that we can use and take advantage of, in order to help us to 'sell/promote our services'. A good example being the CV.

As a CV can often be one of the first point of contact or reference with a potential employer, it plays an important role in how we are viewed in the selection process. Typically, casting directors will have many applicants who apply for one role. If the role is specialised and requires a special skill, the likelihood is that they will refer back to the CV's to help determine wether an applicant of interest is suitable for the role.

I have a collection of CV's that are tailored to suit different roles within the industry. I.e. for a musical theatre based role, I may wish to include and emphasise on work I've previously done in theatre and for a corporate event, I may decide to emphasise on other corporate events, or perhaps even a mix for a show with lots of variety. The list goes on...

I decided on highlighting the key points of all my CV's and then shortlisted the information that I wanted to include. After reading through a few blogs, I liked the idea of using an 'about me' section to display my professional profile.

I've also attached a copy a typical CV that I would use for a dance audition.