How to include SEO services and website management on your resume?

intense · 10-27-2011, 03:17 PM

I build websites for my clients and help them rank for keywords. I'm not with a company or don't have one of my own. I'm filing my income as a sole proprietor. It is more of freelancing.

I'm wondering how would I label this on my resume. I know exactly what to put in the task and description - what label do input it under since I'm freelancing and not working with an actual company?

Thanks in advance for your inputs.

Andyhenry · 10-27-2011, 03:20 PM

Internet marketing consultant.

intense · 10-27-2011, 03:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Andyhenry

Internet marketing consultant.

That sounds about right, but it sounds like I'm working with a lot of people.

I'm currently working one big client, what is the best way to label it so it looks professional?

Thanks again.

Chase Watts · 10-27-2011, 03:24 PM

I generally see people list stuff like that under a Projects or Skills or Experience section on Resumes, not actually as a job since you weren't technically employed by someone working for them on a consistent basis. However, most companies do recognize the term Freelance and know what you're talking about.

Chase Watts · 10-27-2011, 03:26 PM

Here are a few terms:

Internet Marketing Consultant
Internet Marketing Specialist
SEO Consultant
SEO Specialist
Certified SEO Specialist - not that hard to get from Google

intense · 10-27-2011, 03:27 PM

I was thinking the same thing since it is not a company. But the thing is it is a job for me. I wouldn't call it a skill since I'm making a good amount.

Chase Watts · 10-27-2011, 03:30 PM

Use one of the titles that I listed and on the resume just list the different work you have done as projects. That way they know you have quite a bit of experience in it and know exactly what all you have done. Because if you just put the title as an SEO Specialist without more information, they may end up trying to get you to take a job that you don't necessarily know enough about or feel comfortable in.

Andyhenry · 10-27-2011, 03:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by intense

I was thinking the same thing since it is not a company. But the thing is it is a job for me. I wouldn't call it a skill since I'm making a good amount.

You're way over complicating this.

Chase Watts · 10-27-2011, 04:15 PM

Honestly, as long as you write down a fancy title and show them examples of projects you have done, then you will be perfectly okay

10-27-2011, 03:17 PM	#1
intense Warrior Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Posts: 11 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	How to include SEO services and website management on your resume? I build websites for my clients and help them rank for keywords. I'm not with a company or don't have one of my own. I'm filing my income as a sole proprietor. It is more of freelancing. I'm wondering how would I label this on my resume. I know exactly what to put in the task and description - what label do input it under since I'm freelancing and not working with an actual company? Thanks in advance for your inputs.

10-27-2011, 03:20 PM	#2
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Chase Watts InvisionProfits War Room Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Posts: 741 Thanks: 270 Thanked 150 Times in 130 Posts	Re: How to include SEO services and website management on your resume? I generally see people list stuff like that under a Projects or Skills or Experience section on Resumes, not actually as a job since you weren't technically employed by someone working for them on a consistent basis. However, most companies do recognize the term Freelance and know what you're talking about.
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Chase Watts InvisionProfits War Room Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Posts: 741 Thanks: 270 Thanked 150 Times in 130 Posts	Re: How to include SEO services and website management on your resume? Here are a few terms: Internet Marketing Consultant Internet Marketing Specialist SEO Consultant SEO Specialist Certified SEO Specialist - not that hard to get from Google
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10-27-2011, 03:27 PM	#6
intense Warrior Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Posts: 11 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: How to include SEO services and website management on your resume? I was thinking the same thing since it is not a company. But the thing is it is a job for me. I wouldn't call it a skill since I'm making a good amount.

10-27-2011, 03:30 PM	#7
Chase Watts InvisionProfits War Room Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Posts: 741 Thanks: 270 Thanked 150 Times in 130 Posts	Re: How to include SEO services and website management on your resume? Use one of the titles that I listed and on the resume just list the different work you have done as projects. That way they know you have quite a bit of experience in it and know exactly what all you have done. Because if you just put the title as an SEO Specialist without more information, they may end up trying to get you to take a job that you don't necessarily know enough about or feel comfortable in.
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10-27-2011, 04:15 PM	#9
Chase Watts InvisionProfits War Room Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Posts: 741 Thanks: 270 Thanked 150 Times in 130 Posts	Re: How to include SEO services and website management on your resume? Honestly, as long as you write down a fancy title and show them examples of projects you have done, then you will be perfectly okay
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