Am currently working as a freelance graphic and web designer, but looking for a full-time job now. Freelancing was started on 2007 Jan. I have sent across my resume to many openings, but haven't got a single reply. Does showing freelance experience pose any problem in my resume, am still wondering why am not getting any calls/replies. Or how should i show the freelance works in my resume? Yes! I have included web portfolio and clients websites which i have done, in my resume. Skills have been mentioned in resume, as to what tools i use.
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Did you include your web portfolio on your resume? Since you are a graphic and web designer, it's obvious that employers need samples of your work. Include URLs of your website(s) and clients' websites. Your website should showcase your design skills. It should impress them and give them a reason to call you for a personal interview. Good luck!
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work experience you place in a resume should be relevant to the job you are applying for. If your freelance work has nothing to do with the job you have applied for, then it may be better to remove it and only place work experience relevant to the position. you should also tailor each resume for each job you are applying for. yes creating a general resume to distribute to jobs is fine, but you'll better your chances if you make sure each resume appeals to each job you are applying for. All work experience is valued, even volunteer work as long as it is relevant to the job you are applying for. make sure your resumes provide an image of yourself that makes HR people think that they need you. And one more thing, the job of a resume and application is not to get you the job, but to get you and interview. the interview gets you the job, so make sure your resume isn't trying to get you the job, but appeals to the HR person that will interview you
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