Tuesday, July 28, 2009

How should I list freelance jobs on my resume?

I have a full-time job and two free-lance jobs as follows:





1) Job 1-- full-time job


2) Job 2-- freelancer; previously I worked in their office for 2 years (part-time then full-time)


3) Job 3- solely freelance





How should I list it on my resume?





Should I put consultant? How do I address Job 2 where I was both an in-office worker and a freelance worker?

How should I list freelance jobs on my resume?
I would list yourself as a consultant instead of freelancer (it sounds more professional). For Job 3, list the types of businesses you consulted for (even list their names, if appropriate) and a "Top 3" list of responsibilities. Focus on your biggest or most successful projects.





For Job 2, I would first list your title as consultant and put the timeframe that you worked part-time for that company. Then list a separate title with whatever your title was for that company and put the timeframe that you worked full-time. Treat these as two separate jobs. For example, it could look like this:





Consultant, Job 2 (January 2003-December 2004)


- Provided strategic planning recommendations to the president of research


- Traveled to more than 35 locations across the U.S. to survey franchise managers on operational procedures; developed results report and presented to board of directors





Manager of Research and Development, Job 2 (January 2005-February 2006)


- Put whatever you did here and so on...





Hope this helps!
Reply:Personally, I would list it under experience or skills, such as in a functional resume. Check with your local One Stop (formerly Unemployment Office) and they can help you there. Good Luck!!
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Reply:Basically as you have stated it here in your question.
Reply:I don't think you have a problem, just list it as is. We are all used to using freelancers and consultants, so it is only fair that you get to list that in your resume.


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