If I havent had a 'real' job for over a year, but have occasionally done some freelance PC repairs to make money on the side, should I list on my resume that I have been doing freelance work for the past year?
2007-10-14 15:53:52 · 3 answers · asked by princesskamby 2 in Business & Finance ➔ Careers & Employment ➔ Technology
Absolutely, it shows that you have ambition, initiative and drive and the ability to follow through on a job independently.
As a recruiter I would put that resume on the top of the pile.
2007-10-14 15:59:16 · answer #1 · answered by New England Babe 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Computer Repair Resume
2016-11-11 01:29:43 · answer #2 · answered by whittenberg 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm in your business. 1. I wouldn't get into the build/repair business. Seriously... you can't compete with the Dells of the world. In order to make a profit you'd have to buy a truckload of stuff from each vendor, and you'll end up with 100,000 PCs in your garage, wondering how you're gonna sell them. They are using labor for China, and you're gonna get paid China wages in order to compete. Never compete in a market where you're a commodity. Heck, even IBM got out of the PC market! Instead, find a profitable niche -- for instance, building turnkey NAS servers, or POS (point of sale) systems, etc etc. 2. The best advertising is word of mouth. A 3-cent business card is your friend. I've tried radio, TV, newspaper, direct mailing, etc etc... and nothing works like word of mouth.
2016-03-12 23:11:29 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, you should put this. I would not term it "freelance", though. I would put it down as "consulting". Hiring companies don't like to see gaps in your employment history.
But you will have to have a good reason why you did consulting over this time.
Good luck!
2007-10-14 16:51:35 · answer #4 · answered by kako 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋