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How do you include your IM career in your resume?

by PrettyJenny
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Hi warrior fellows,

Today I was updating my Curriculum Vitae, I have not done this for a long time and I'm thinking of including my internet marketing (affiliate marketing, building blogs, SEO, etc) into my CV, I just don't know how to write about it. Should I write it as freelancing or what, as we IMers work for no one.

Any of your input is really appreciated.

Cheers,
Jenny
#career #include #resume
  • Profile picture of the author StuartL
    Not easy. Propspective employers don't view this stuff well. In theory, they often want entrepreneurial types - but only in theory. They really want people who are 100% reliant - and therefore compliant - on them. My IM things cause me lots of trouble in interviews etc...
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    • Profile picture of the author Tom Brite
      Originally Posted by StuartL View Post

      Not easy. Propspective employers don't view this stuff well. In theory, they often want entrepreneurial types - but only in theory. They really want people who are 100% reliant - and therefore compliant - on them. My IM things cause me lots of trouble in interviews etc...
      Not neccesarily true.

      The main good point about doing IM is that you 'work well on your own', 'are self motivated' and 'take your future seriously'. You could also add into that to boost it up that you 'learnt this all yourself' meaning you take intiative and don't need watching over constantly!

      You don't have to list these things and if you did then your CV actually looks worse... just suggest them politely with your poetic CV.

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  • Profile picture of the author PrettyJenny
    Thanks you guys for your replies.
    I reckon may be it's not a good idea to include IM then. It's quite a pity that we cannot mention that in the CV as we have accumulated so much experience and knowledge in the field.
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  • Profile picture of the author mightybw
    This is what I was worried about so over the years I build a few not for profit authority sites so that I could use them as an example on my CV even though I am not planning to work for anyone else in near future. Just something to fall back on in case things go wrong. Works a treat with potential clients as well.
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  • Profile picture of the author acedalright
    Don't ever forget the word....

    Embellishment

    With the right spin your IM days will be a huge value to your prospective "boss"
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  • Profile picture of the author TrueDepth
    If you are skilled in IM then why would you be applying for a job in the first place? I wouldn't include IM on my resume. It would look ridiculous. It would be like the get rich quick 49ers who went to California looking for gold, putting on their resume that they know how to pan for gold. LOL
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    • Profile picture of the author PrettyJenny
      Thanks guys. I decided not to include anything about my IM business in my updated CV. I'm still working in a full-time job now, and thinking of finding another one as I want to move to another place to live.
      I always will work in a job, full time or part-time as it's a secured option, and it's also a way for me to socialize.

      Originally Posted by TrueDepth View Post

      If you are skilled in IM then why would you be applying for a job in the first place? I wouldn't include IM on my resume. It would look ridiculous. It would be like the get rich quick 49ers who went to California looking for gold, putting on their resume that they know how to pan for gold. LOL
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  • Profile picture of the author Kevin_Hutto
    Thankfully, I haven't made a resume since 1993...
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  • Profile picture of the author Jeff Bronson
    This is a hard call, it would depend upon what type of job you are applying for perhaps...

    Personally, I run an ecommerce shop for several years, and recently have applied for jobs due to a change in living conditions and needing more cash for a while. It turns out that putting my "company" and myself as "owner" on the resume has created problem. After badgering people as to why I was not having any luck landing a decent job, one potential employer gave me his view... he said:

    1. I see you have your own business, you must not have time for me.
    2. If you have your own business and are also looking for a job, it must mean your own business is not doing well. And if you can't make your own business work, then what can you do for me?

    Some other potential employers at least recognized the determination and skills gained from and Internet based business, but it didn't help land the job, as most think you just want quick cash.. and a part of them is right.

    Just a thought on the viewpoints I've run into.
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  • Profile picture of the author Affiliit
    Originally Posted by PrettyJenny View Post

    Hi warrior fellows,

    Today I was updating my Curriculum Vitae, I have not done this for a long time and I'm thinking of including my internet marketing (affiliate marketing, building blogs, SEO, etc) into my CV, I just don't know how to write about it. Should I write it as freelancing or what, as we IMers work for no one.

    Any of your input is really appreciated.

    Cheers,
    Jenny
    Small business owner, marketing, advertising, etc.
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  • Profile picture of the author GoodPeople
    You could always put down some key learning's as 'consulting' (implied 'for someone else'), especially if your IM work has involved a partner or spouse (ie. 'client')

    I tend to agree with Machinegeist and others though...
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