You want a clean, readable layout that puts credits and casting achievements front and center. Use a reverse-chronological layout when your casting credits form your strongest case. Use a functional or hybrid layout only if you change fields or have gaps.
Keep length tight. One page fits early-career casting directors. Two pages work when you list many relevant productions and notable attachments.
Pick an ATS-friendly font like Calibri, Arial, Georgia, or Garamond. Use 10–12pt for body text and 14–16pt for section headers. Keep margins around 0.5–1 inch and add white space between sections so recruiters can scan quickly.
Use clear headings: Contact, Professional Summary, Casting Credits, Key Projects, Clients & Agencies, Skills, Education. Put important credits high in the list and include year, project type, director or production company, and a short note of your role.
Avoid fancy layouts that use many columns or embedded images. Those designs break ATS parsing and confuse hiring teams who scan fast. Keep lists consistent, use simple bullets, and bold only company or title names for emphasis.
Watch common mistakes: long paragraphs of duties, inconsistent date formats, unexplained gaps, and overuse of color or icons. Also avoid nonstandard fonts and complex tables. Those things make your resume hard to read and hard to parse.