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Should I put freelance work on my CV?
Should you list freelance work on your resume? Yes, absolutely! As long as the freelance work has some relevance to the job you’re applying for (i.e. as long as there are some transferable skills between the two positions), you should always list your freelance work on your resume.
Is freelancing considered professional experience?
Yes, any work you do on a freelance basis certainly counts toward your professional experience and should be included on your resume. When listing your freelance experience, give yourself a job title that reflects the nature of the work you did and provide a summary of the services offered.
Do you include freelance work on a job application?
Your resume should show chronological employment, and freelance work can help fill in those spaces on your resume. If you’ve been freelancing on the side of your day job, listing freelance work shows that you take opportunities to grow outside of your position and that you put in extra work to gain more experience.
Does freelance count as a job?
A freelancer is a self-employed person who: Pays their own income tax, known as self-employment tax. Doesn’t usually have employees, but may outsource work for specific projects. Freelancers are not permanently employed by one person or company.
How do I add freelance work on LinkedIn?
Listing your freelance work starts with your Summary section
- Use your Summary section to list what you’re about. Your summary is a 2,000 characters long text box LinkedIn has intended to be about yourself.
- Add client testimonials to your Summary.
- Put your best work in your Featured section.
What sounds better self-employed or freelance?
Some people don’t like the term freelancer. They think it sounds less serious than being self-employed. However, they typically must follow the requests of clients, as opposed to self-employed people who have more control over their output.