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Some of my clients are dual-careered. In other words, they usually hold a
full-time job as well as a part-time job.
Some freelance instead.
This is usually a very good
thing. Additional income never
hurts, after all. And, in the case
of freelancing, the tax deductions are nice, too.
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But do you put this outside employment on your
resume? And if "yes,"
then how?
Let's answer the first question first:
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Is it relevant?
Is your side work related
to the position you're posting for?
If you're an accountant and do some piece meal bookkeeping work, the
experience is relevant. If, however,
you're applying for an accounting position and sell newspaper subscriptions
two nights per week, then you may want to leave it off your resume.
Are the skills transferable? Let's say
you're an accountant, but earn extra cash on the weekends by hiring yourself
out as a birthday clown. Twisting
balloons is not transferable. The
general bookkeeping, ledger work and taxes are. In this situation, include the gig, but
focus on the financial aspect.
Is it mainstream? You may
(correctly) infer from the question that goofy side jobs should not be
included. If, for instance, you're
an accountant and earn extra cash dancing in a bear costume, then you
probably don't want to draw attention to it. Accounting, after all, is conservative
profession, while being a mascot is not.
Let's say that your sideline is relevant,
mainstream, and that you can transfer skills. How do you include them on your resume?
Simple: Include them. The hiring manager will see that some
dates (day jobs and night jobs) overlap. That's perfectly acceptable for
most employers.
If there's a company policy against outside
employment, one of three
things will happen: 1) Your candidacy for that job will no longer be
considered; 2) They will tell you at the interview that if hired,
you will need to leave your side employment; or 3) They may consider
making an exception, so long as your side job does not directly compete
with them.
IN THE CARAVAN: Determine if your freelance or part-time
employment is relevant, mainstream and if the skills are transferable. If so, include it on your resume.
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The Lion’s Pride: Resumes
