You play trombone and your resume must show performances, ensembles, and teaching clearly. Pick a clean, professional template that lists roles in reverse-chronological order so hiring teams scan recent gigs fast.
Use one page if you have under 10 years of experience. Use two pages only when you have long orchestral, freelance, or academic history tied to the trombone.
Choose ATS-friendly fonts like Calibri, Arial, or Georgia. Use 10-12pt for body and 14-16pt for section headers to guide the eye.
Keep margins at least 0.5 inches and add space between sections. White space helps conductors and hiring managers read your credits quickly.
Avoid fancy columns, graphics, or photos of you playing. Those elements can confuse ATS and distract from your repertoire and credits.
Use clear headings: Contact, Summary, Experience, Education, Repertoire, Recordings, and Teaching. Put ensemble names, conductor, dates, and short bullet achievements under each job.
List quantifiable items like number of performances, recordings, or premieres. Mention instruments, mouthpiece, and notable solos, but keep technical gear details concise.
Common mistakes include long paragraphs, inconsistent dates, and mixed fonts. Also avoid dense blocks of text and long, vague role descriptions.
Proofread for alignment and bullet consistency. Save as PDF for humans, but keep a plain text or Word copy for ATS uploads.