Excerpts from a Resume-Writing Workshop conducted by Bennett E. Taber, General Manager, Alaska Repertory Theatre at a U.S.I.T.T. national conference
	Object: To get the reader to reach the bottom of the page Average initial classifying scan: 30 seconds If it won't fit on one page, edit until it will Hook the readers attention
	Do:
	Let your credits speak for themselves Focus every word on your objective Use job titles that are appropriate to the employer's organization Construct a seperate resume for each objective Show that you have the skills for the job Write individualize cover letters, and keep them brief Tell the reader what you want to do Have a single objective Support that objective Use only one side of 8.5x11 plain white or bond paper Center information on the page Keep it legible, simple, attractive, and easy to read Proof read resume and cover letters Check your selling, especially for addresses and theatres List work for effect, not chronology List year of affiliation only, months and dates invite a search for gaps List professional credits first Minimize oe eliminate all academic production credits Keep your perspective, be objective Date your resume Assure that you can be found Keep your contact info current List permanent contact info if you are mobile List current references, with current phone numbers and titles Get a reference's approval prior to listing SHOW THAT YOU CARE
	DON'T
	Hand-write anything Be cute conitue notes here at a later date.......................................................3/16/2001