i have worked for myself for years now its slow,and i am looking for employment.but they say i have no history

Question

after looking for awhile here in michigan,i havent been able to find any real stable employment.only temp services.they say i have no real employment history,because i worked for myself over the past 5 years or so.what is the reason for this.construction is good honest work.and usually long days,i dont get it.

Answer 1

I have had the same thing happen to me twice. First company I worked for is no longer in existence and the man I reported to has died (worked there almost fourteen years). Then I worked for myself for twelve years before I closed my business down. For employment now I am able to give them the name of one person I worked with during my first job and the name of someone who reported to me when I owned my own business. Good luck!

Answer 2

Give a long list of names where you did good/much work (references).
You could also offer the potential employer to show your nicely (by yourself) modified (friends) house. Or the like.
An option is to offer to work a number of days, and say it's free (or half payment) if after those days they aren't satisfied. In these first days, you can show your qualities.
If you really want to have a job at a particularly company, give them a call now and then to ask if the situation has changed (and if they now would consider giving you a job).
If an potential employer asks you 'do you have bad habits': tell them you're a bit a workaholic.

Answer 3

I know exactly what you are talking about, I work with a financial services company as an independent contractor.It is an opportunity to build a business within a business and is out side of the traditional corporate structure and I am doing well in this but about a year and a half ago I had to fall back to a job for a while to help out. I got similar responses from employers. Unfortunately the employee mentality in this country is so strong that if you are a business builder and run your own show, it is not seen as legitimate and the employer has nothing to draw from in terms of your ability to fit in as an "employee".

What I did was turn the skills around that I have learned as far as building a business, ability to net work and communicate with people and applied it to their idealism of what they were looking for.Like my ability to lead and coach others. and my willingness to always challenge my work ethic.Also having vision in terms of helping them to improve their business. I hope this helps

Answer 4

if u want to get a work history get a job for starters, when u work for urself the history isnt very clear unless what u do is big. go to a place that gives good jobs and doesnt ask for history or experience, ita a bad idea to start by working for urself, now u have to start all over again

Answer 5

YEah it can be tough as it coul dbe that your work experience is not related to the job that you're applying for. & If you apply for the job that is related to your work experience they might say it's conflict of interest as you're working for yourself. But try being in the construction line. Im sure there are companies out there who are willing to take you in. Best of luck and keep us updated on your progress :)

Answer 6

Once some one has worked for them self they usaly will find some thing els and leave, or that is what most people think.

Answer 7

Working for yourself is a valid history. Perhaps you could list former clients if they want references.

Answer 8

check at monster.com
careerbuilder.com
post a resume with your skills
good luck