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What is a speaker's CV?

A speaker's CV is a professional resume document that is specifically tailored to the needs and career of a voiceover artist. It contains essential information about the speaker's experience, skills and achievements in areas such as broadcasting, voice-over, audiobooks, presenting, public speaking or acting. The speaker's CV is used to quickly and effectively inform potential employers or clients of the voiceover artist's qualifications and experience.

Contents of a speaker's CV

  • Personal data: Name, contact details and sometimes a professional photograph.

  • Professional experience: List of relevant speaking engagements, including type of project, role or function and client, if applicable.

  • Education and training: Information about specific voice over training, workshops or courses.

  • Special skills: This may include special vocal abilities, language skills, dialects or accents.

  • References: Recommendations or reviews from previous employers or clients.

Significance of the speaker's CV

The speaker CV is an essential tool for speakers to present themselves in the industry.

It helps to:

  • Demonstrate professionalism: A well-crafted resume shows the speaker's professionalism and seriousness.

  • Highlight strengths: The resume allows the spokesperson to highlight their unique talents and skills.

  • Quick assessment: For casting directors and producers, it provides a quick and efficient way to assess a voice actor's potential.

Creation of an effective speaker's CV

  • Clarity and brevity: Information should be clear, concise and limited to the essentials.

  • Customization: The CV should be tailored to the specific requirements of the project or role.

  • Timeliness: The CV should be updated regularly to reflect new experience and skills.

Challenges

  • Differentiation: Given the competition in the voiceover industry, it can be a challenge to stand out from the crowd with your CV.

  • Balance between information and overload: The CV should be comprehensive but not overloaded to keep the reader's attention.

FAQ

A voiceover CV focuses specifically on the experience and skills relevant to voiceover roles and is often more detailed in terms of vocal abilities and specific projects.