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I suggest that you have a true contractor's resume and leave off the dates.
Focus on the projects, what your role was, and the time span. If anyone asks
about specific dates, you can explain it to them.
Robin Allen
Twenty-Six Letters, Inc.
210-696-8721 voice
210-696-8724 fax
Geoff Carew wrote:
> Hi All,
> I'm 'technically' self-employed but for the last six years I've basically
> worked for one company. In that time I've also undertaken a wide range of
> ongoing 'contracts' for other companies - ISO9000, Users Guides,
> programming, technical support, web-page design etc. My problem is that when
> I list everything out potential employers find it confusing because it looks
> as if I have six co-current jobs. Any suggestions? Should I list the first
> job as my permanent position(even though it isn't) and then list the rest as
> extra-curricular? Eeeek!
> Thanks for reading and please reply directly to me as I'm a digest
> subscriber and need answers ASAP.
>
> Geoff Carew
>
> RE: Advise and Advice
> Here in Ireland :
> I advise you to follow this advice.
>
