BAPP Arts 2016-17 Module 1 Task 1a: Professional profile

Through out my professional career I have written many different CV's for the application of a variety different jobs. My first CV was written as a graduate performer back in 2008. This CV was for castings and auditions, something I always used to refer to as my 'price tag'. A list of this ins and outs of my body shape, hair colour, eye colour and the variety of skills I had acquired throughout my training. Followed by the standard boasting list of previous work, always a bit embarrassing and slightly exaggerated. This CV I would say was my most precious thing to me at the time. It would be read daily and was the first impression I made on casting agents, directors and choreographers.





My first "profession/normal" CV was for bar work. Completely different from my dancing CV, a lot more formal and much more detailed. I had no clue what to write or how it should look so I used a CV website (forgot which one) for all my mentoring needs. It turned out pretty good and I got a job! Towards the end of my performing career I started considering what i wanted to do in the future. I considered a career in events management and PR so created a CV appropriate for intern applications.





Eventually I went into education and started working for an agency as a teaching assistant (TA). The agency I worked for at the time wrote that CV for me and I was assigned to multiple schools. I then applied for TA work on my own and with all my prior knowledge and learning, put together what I consider to be a well laid out and strong CV. I have put examples of all of these CV's as it clearly shows a good example of my professional development. I think anyone would agree there is a distinct different between my first and current CV. I have also added some useful links for websites that help in drafting CV's.






https://www.myperfectcv.co.uk/
https://hants.cv-creator.com/
https://nationalcareersservice.direct.gov.uk/tools/cv/Pages/default.aspx


Interestingly I haven't had to provide a CV for the past three jobs I have applied for. When you apply to work in most government schools, local boroughs and councils have applications forms with a specific layout, where you can declare previous employment and provide a personal statement. I have also provided an example of this.







Performers CV:

Barman CV:

Events Intern CV :

Teaching Assistant CV (agency) :

Current CV :

Camden Borough Application form: