A different type of resume format is required for circus performers.
The traditional formats of chronological, functional or even combination do not work well for this industry.
In the circus performers resume template below the applicant has focused on special skills and talents as well as prior experience through separate headings.|
Krista Phillips 2913 Roundabout Way Cleveland, OH 55555 1-555-555-1212 kristap@email.com www.kristaphillips.com Red hair, blue eyes Height: 5’5” Weight: 115 lbs Special Skills and Talents Stilt Walking Trapeze Contortion Hand-balancing Rope walking Sideshows and Circuses The Blue Devils Circus Jacobson’s Family Circus Coney Island Circus Sideshow Special Events Mendelson’s Fall Fashion Show-New York, NY Chicago Burlesque Festival-Chicago, IL Park City Film Festival-Park City, UT St. Louis Motorcycle Show-St. Louis, MO SS Celebration-cruise ship performer Education and Training Cleveland Circus Center, 2001-2002; focused on trapeze, rope, contortion and hand-balancing |
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If the applicant wishes they might also include a headshot along with their resume or a series of performance clips or photos.
This works well for circus acts as they are highly visual and your skills are best demonstrated visually.

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