Can i put down freelance design on a resume?

Question

I'm looking for a a job with a company, for fahsion, and i was wondering if I could put my experience with freelance design on my resume.

Answer 1

Absolutely, freelance work definitely counts towards practical experience but the key to making this work is to show some of the work you did while you were a freelance designer.

If copyright issues prevent this, then a client listing of who you did work for can go a long way towards establishing not only your credentials but your work ethic.

Expending the effort to find new clients while you were working and/or going to school, raising a family, traveling (you get the idea) shows a level of commitment to your craft that speaks volumes about you.

Don't be afraid to show this, just don't embellish it. You may find a prospective employer asks if they can contact a client or two so you want to make sure you've provided them with real tangible examples of the people you did work for.

Good luck!

Answer 2

Absolutely... Depending on the company that you apply to your freelance may put you ahead of the pack.

People that run freelance or do consulting are typically viewed as being able to dive in and make an impact faster. Plus, it's assumed that you may be a bit better with finances.

Make that Freelancing work for you!

Answer 3

Absolutely. Anything, temping, volunteering etc works specially if it is related to the job you're looking for.

If you need help, find an employment agency that specializes or at least includes the field you're searching.

Good luck!

Answer 4

of course, dont just put it, big it up! they love experience of any kind and working under your own steam shows initiative. in many ways its better than conventional employment. if you can back it up with client references/portfolio/www's etc then all the better.