Do you use a resume?

13 years ago

I don't have a resume for Internet Marketing, but I would think that using a similar format to a normal resume would be a good place to start. If you are interested in the format I have used, I would be happy to send it. I have used this format in several different markets and it has always been well received.

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Curtez Riggs

13 years ago

Originally Posted by dwakeman

I don't have a resume for Internet Marketing, but I would think that using a similar format to a normal resume would be a good place to start. If you are interested in the format I have used, I would be happy to send it. I have used this format in several different markets and it has always been well received.

Hey I appreciate it, I'm good with the format. What I'm interested in seeing is how one would demonstrate experience, certifications, etc...

Considering that their isn't a certifying body for our profession, I'm interested to see how creative people are...

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Mike Grant

13 years ago

Absolutely not. There hasn't been a need for it in the 7 years Ive been doing this.

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JustinDupre 13 years ago

Originally Posted by mgtarheels

Absolutely not. There hasn't been a need for it in the 7 years Ive been doing this.

Yes indeed.. Hasn't been a need for me in the past 4 years.
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13 years ago

I have never had a need for a resume. I would think a normal format would do.

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WillDL

13 years ago

Resumes are for people who are looking for jobs.

I think handing one out to potential clients would do some major damage to your positioning.

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Curtez Riggs 13 years ago
Take a look at this craigslist ad. They specifically ask for you to submit your resume and salary requirements. While I'm not interested in seeking employment, I would love to have this company as a client.

So my options are:
- Reply to the ad and tell them I own an Internet Marketing Firm. Which will result in my email being ignored.
or
- Reply to the ad with a resume (as requested), get an interview and treat it like any other consultation.
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WillDL

13 years ago

That is an ad for a full time employee. Don't disrespect the process by sending a resume, pretending to be interested, then pitch the interviewer for outsourcing.

The most basic reason being because you look like an asshole trying to ambush the interviewer. The second reason being because the interviewer may not have hiring authority, and they won't put their neck on the line recommending someone who bull****s their way through the door.

If you want the job, pitch it from the beginning as outsourcing to you. Focus on the fact you can get them the same, or better, results for less than the cost of an employee (no benefits, no worker comp, payroll tax etc). and if you don't work out you are easier to fire.

Instead of a resume create a comprehensive plan showing how you would reduce waste in their advertising effort, stop lead loss, and reactivate old customers. Then put your pricing for doing so. You've got much better odds than ambushing the interviewer.

Understand these people are looking to in house, so no matter what you do they might very well say, "sorry, we don't want to outsource."

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Curtez Riggs

13 years ago

Originally Posted by WillDL

That is an ad for a full time employee. Don't disrespect the process by sending a resume, pretending to be interested, then pitch the interviewer for outsourcing.

The most basic reason being because you look like an asshole trying to ambush the interviewer. The second reason being because the interviewer may not have hiring authority, and they won't put their neck on the line recommending someone who bull****s their way through the door.

If you want the job, pitch it from the beginning as outsourcing to you. Focus on the fact you can get them the same, or better, results for less than the cost of an employee (no benefits, no worker comp, payroll tax etc). and if you don't work out you are easier to fire.

Instead of a resume create a comprehensive plan showing how you would reduce waste in their advertising effort, stop lead loss, and reactivate old customers. Then put your pricing for doing so. You've got much better odds than ambushing the interviewer.

Understand these people are looking to in house, so no matter what you do they might very well say, "sorry, we don't want to outsource."

I got all that. The same company also has a second ad where they are seeking to outsource but the requirements still ask for a resume.... It's very common here in the DC Area. I've tried white papers, proposals, info briefs and comprehensive marketing plans... But I often get blank stares from gate keepers who ask for the same thing... We need you to submit a resume.

So I'm curious to see an example of a resume for an internet marketing SEO professional that shows, experience, credentials etc ... Can anyone help me in that regard?

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WillDL

13 years ago

Originally Posted by soldierscredit

I got all that. The same company also has a second ad where they are seeking to outsource but the requirements still ask for a resume.... It's very common here in the DC Area. I've tried white papers, proposals, info briefs and comprehensive marketing plans... But I often get blank stares from gate keepers who ask for the same thing... We need you to submit a resume.

So I'm curious to see an example of a resume for an internet marketing SEO professional that shows, experience, credentials etc ... Can anyone help me in that regard?

In that case, I'd check out some resume writing books in the public library. I doubt anyone on the forum has a good example they can share. I could be wrong, but I work in house and don't have one.

Not trying to be snarky. If it were me, I'd really check out the resume writing books in the library. I would write the best cover letter I could have maybe 3/4 of a page on myself and have the rest be an outline of what they should do. I'd keep the whole thing around 5 pages.

Take that with a grain of salt. I think asking for a resume from an outsourcer is just weird. Proposal and portfolio is standard here. I've got no idea how well it will work on them, but it would convince me to give you an interview.