Several readers asked about CV layout in recent weeks so here is a version of my "picky details" worksheet for musicians: 12 Ways to Fine-tune Your CV. The idea is to make your CV as reader friendly as possible. How about expert formatting and layout tips to put to...
CV Master Course
Musicians: the Art of the CV Bullet
When applying for a college teaching job, how can you distinguish yourself from the 200 other applicants? How do you detail your teaching experience so that you don't come across as interchangeable with everybody else? Let's unpack for musicians: the Art of the CV...
CV Surprise?
As a musician, ever have a CV Surprise? I have. Let me explain: the story involved a talented musician I'll call Lisa who came to me for coaching. She was applying for a college teaching job. Lisa knew the job would be a stretch because she didn't have much teaching...
Avoid the Top 5 CV Mistakes
Welcome to the CV/résumé round up: I'm detailing common blunders musicians make in their CVs and with their teaching and/or arts administration résumés. Don't let these happen to you: here's how to Avoid the Top 5 CV Mistakes. Mistake #1 Failing to put yourself in the...




