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Let's say I build software for Company A.
Company A then licenses this software out to Company B and Company C.
I have no NDAs in place. Companies B and C both know that I built this software.
Occasionally, I might send and receive emails from someone working at Company C to support their use of the software (answering questions, adding features, etc.).
To what capacity can I say I've "worked with" Companies B and C?
For example, would it be misrepresentative to put that I have worked with Company C on a portfolio or resume?
I doubt there would be any legal repercussions, but just in case, I live and work in the UK and the software is hosted on UK-based servers.
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Let's say I build software for Company A.
Company A then licenses this software out to Company B and Company C.
I have no NDAs in place. Companies B and C both know that I built this software.
Occasionally, I might send and receive emails from someone working at Company C to support their use of the software (answering questions, adding features, etc.).
To what capacity can I say I've "worked with" Companies B and C?
For example, would it be misrepresentative to put that I have worked with Company C on a portfolio or resume?
I doubt there would be any legal repercussions, but just in case, I live and work in the UK and the software is hosted on UK-based servers.
clients portfolio
asked Jun 6 '16 at 12:54
Sacha
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Wouldnt do that if I were you, because I would not like if my advisor/builder would have their employees mention me on their resume. Unless you can make it really clear that you worked for them as a Client of Company A
– Raoul Mensink
Jun 6 '16 at 13:12
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You should only put companies you work directly for on your resume or portfolio (if you're a consultant, you may be able to say "while working for A, I was assigned to projects at B & C"). In your situation though, if someone asks about companies B & C, you can say that you're familiar with them.
– alroc
Jun 6 '16 at 13:13
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It is unclear if you are still working for Company A. If you are then I would say that working with C comes under the heading of providing support for customers of A. If you aren't working for A are you receiving any consulting fees from C for providing ongoing support?
– JasonJ
Jun 6 '16 at 14:50
Does company A license this same software to other companies? Approximately how many?
– cdkMoose
Jun 6 '16 at 17:52
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"To what capacity can I say I've "worked with" Companies B and C?" - other than saying you occasionally sent and received emails from C, you cannot honestly say you have worked with them. You haven't. I can't say I've "worked with Microsoft" just because I use Windows.
– WorkerDrone
Jun 6 '16 at 18:43
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Let's say I build software for Company A.
Company A then licenses this software out to Company B and Company C.
I have no NDAs in place. Companies B and C both know that I built this software.
Occasionally, I might send and receive emails from someone working at Company C to support their use of the software (answering questions, adding features, etc.).
To what capacity can I say I've "worked with" Companies B and C?
For example, would it be misrepresentative to put that I have worked with Company C on a portfolio or resume?
I doubt there would be any legal repercussions, but just in case, I live and work in the UK and the software is hosted on UK-based servers.
clients portfolio
asked Jun 6 '16 at 12:54
Sacha
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Let's say I build software for Company A.
Company A then licenses this software out to Company B and Company C.
I have no NDAs in place. Companies B and C both know that I built this software.
Occasionally, I might send and receive emails from someone working at Company C to support their use of the software (answering questions, adding features, etc.).
To what capacity can I say I've "worked with" Companies B and C?
For example, would it be misrepresentative to put that I have worked with Company C on a portfolio or resume?
I doubt there would be any legal repercussions, but just in case, I live and work in the UK and the software is hosted on UK-based servers.
clients portfolio
asked Jun 6 '16 at 12:54
Sacha
1133
asked Jun 6 '16 at 12:54
Sacha
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asked Jun 6 '16 at 12:54
Sacha
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asked Jun 6 '16 at 12:54
Sacha
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Wouldnt do that if I were you, because I would not like if my advisor/builder would have their employees mention me on their resume. Unless you can make it really clear that you worked for them as a Client of Company A
– Raoul Mensink
Jun 6 '16 at 13:12
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You should only put companies you work directly for on your resume or portfolio (if you're a consultant, you may be able to say "while working for A, I was assigned to projects at B & C"). In your situation though, if someone asks about companies B & C, you can say that you're familiar with them.
– alroc
Jun 6 '16 at 13:13
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It is unclear if you are still working for Company A. If you are then I would say that working with C comes under the heading of providing support for customers of A. If you aren't working for A are you receiving any consulting fees from C for providing ongoing support?
– JasonJ
Jun 6 '16 at 14:50
Does company A license this same software to other companies? Approximately how many?
– cdkMoose
Jun 6 '16 at 17:52
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"To what capacity can I say I've "worked with" Companies B and C?" - other than saying you occasionally sent and received emails from C, you cannot honestly say you have worked with them. You haven't. I can't say I've "worked with Microsoft" just because I use Windows.
– WorkerDrone
Jun 6 '16 at 18:43
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Wouldnt do that if I were you, because I would not like if my advisor/builder would have their employees mention me on their resume. Unless you can make it really clear that you worked for them as a Client of Company A
– Raoul Mensink
Jun 6 '16 at 13:12
2
You should only put companies you work directly for on your resume or portfolio (if you're a consultant, you may be able to say "while working for A, I was assigned to projects at B & C"). In your situation though, if someone asks about companies B & C, you can say that you're familiar with them.
– alroc
Jun 6 '16 at 13:13
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It is unclear if you are still working for Company A. If you are then I would say that working with C comes under the heading of providing support for customers of A. If you aren't working for A are you receiving any consulting fees from C for providing ongoing support?
– JasonJ
Jun 6 '16 at 14:50
Does company A license this same software to other companies? Approximately how many?
– cdkMoose
Jun 6 '16 at 17:52
1
"To what capacity can I say I've "worked with" Companies B and C?" - other than saying you occasionally sent and received emails from C, you cannot honestly say you have worked with them. You haven't. I can't say I've "worked with Microsoft" just because I use Windows.
– WorkerDrone
Jun 6 '16 at 18:43
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Wouldnt do that if I were you, because I would not like if my advisor/builder would have their employees mention me on their resume. Unless you can make it really clear that you worked for them as a Client of Company A
– Raoul Mensink
Jun 6 '16 at 13:12
Wouldnt do that if I were you, because I would not like if my advisor/builder would have their employees mention me on their resume. Unless you can make it really clear that you worked for them as a Client of Company A
– Raoul Mensink
Jun 6 '16 at 13:12
2
2
You should only put companies you work directly for on your resume or portfolio (if you're a consultant, you may be able to say "while working for A, I was assigned to projects at B & C"). In your situation though, if someone asks about companies B & C, you can say that you're familiar with them.
– alroc
Jun 6 '16 at 13:13
You should only put companies you work directly for on your resume or portfolio (if you're a consultant, you may be able to say "while working for A, I was assigned to projects at B & C"). In your situation though, if someone asks about companies B & C, you can say that you're familiar with them.
– alroc
Jun 6 '16 at 13:13
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It is unclear if you are still working for Company A. If you are then I would say that working with C comes under the heading of providing support for customers of A. If you aren't working for A are you receiving any consulting fees from C for providing ongoing support?
– JasonJ
Jun 6 '16 at 14:50
It is unclear if you are still working for Company A. If you are then I would say that working with C comes under the heading of providing support for customers of A. If you aren't working for A are you receiving any consulting fees from C for providing ongoing support?
– JasonJ
Jun 6 '16 at 14:50
Does company A license this same software to other companies? Approximately how many?
– cdkMoose
Jun 6 '16 at 17:52
Does company A license this same software to other companies? Approximately how many?
– cdkMoose
Jun 6 '16 at 17:52
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1
"To what capacity can I say I've "worked with" Companies B and C?" - other than saying you occasionally sent and received emails from C, you cannot honestly say you have worked with them. You haven't. I can't say I've "worked with Microsoft" just because I use Windows.
– WorkerDrone
Jun 6 '16 at 18:43
"To what capacity can I say I've "worked with" Companies B and C?" - other than saying you occasionally sent and received emails from C, you cannot honestly say you have worked with them. You haven't. I can't say I've "worked with Microsoft" just because I use Windows.
– WorkerDrone
Jun 6 '16 at 18:43
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You did not work for Company B or C
I guess you could say worked with but a few emails in support of the software is pretty minor.
To me it would need to be a multi month full time engagement to list the name of the customer and then be clear you were not a direct employee.
answered Jun 6 '16 at 13:58
paparazzo
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This seems to be the consensus. What if – when listing the work on my portfolio, for example – I put something like, "I built this for Company A who provide services for Company B and Company C"?
– Sacha
Jun 6 '16 at 14:40
If you want to list the software you wrote was used by Company C and Company C and you provided software support to me that is fair and truthful statement. As long as Company A does not consider that confidential information. You still want to use A as a reference so avoid something that would piss them. off.
– paparazzo
Jun 6 '16 at 14:44
I would run this all by Company A first. They are very amicable. Thanks for your answer.
– Sacha
Jun 6 '16 at 15:08
@Sanaco does telling prospective employers which clients Company A serves do anything to improve your resume? In most cases, it probably doesn't. Prospective employers don't care much who your company provides services to unless they're a very large, very high-profile company
– alroc
Jun 6 '16 at 15:31
@alroc that's a very valid question. I would say "maybe" to the point it wouldn't hurt by putting it on, it could only help (or not make any difference). There are a few very large and high profile global companies across a broad range of disciplines and industries (for example clothing, legal, and real-estate).
– Sacha
Jun 6 '16 at 15:45
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You could say something like I supported Company B & C through Company A during the implementation and ongoing support of product/system_name_here, which gives you credit of what transpired to a certain extent but putting something like you worked with companies B & C would not be truthful. And should your prospective employer wants to check your credentials with companies B & C, it might backfire for you.
answered Jun 6 '16 at 14:34
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If it was a dedicated role to support these other companies directly through Company A, I would list it as:
Company A (MM/YY - MM/YY)
(For Company B MM/YY - MM/YY)
(For Company C MM/YY - MM/YY)
If you were on-site at these locations:
Company A (MM/YY - MM/YY)
(At Company B MM/YY - MM/YY)
If it was not a dedicated role to support these clients, I would leave it off. It is not uncommon for support personnel at a company to work with various clients, and it would be deceiving to claim any working knowledge with them in a support role unless your role was dedicated to that client.
answered Jun 6 '16 at 15:53
Thebluefish
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Hmm. This is something I can consider for other projects where exactly this would apply, but for the one in question, no - I was not in a dedicated support role. Thanks for your answer.
– Sacha
Jun 6 '16 at 15:55
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Does all your software for Company A go either to Company B or C? If it does then you are in a way a contractor for companies B/C through company A. A line item on your resume might look like: Software Developer for ABC Employment Contracted to Big Company B / Big Company C
You can look up further examples of how contractors list their positions.
If Companies B/C only make up some of who uses your software but not all of it, and your current employer provides other services to B & C or support your work in other ways, it might be more appropriate to list them in your responsibilities.
- Developed XYZ Project for Company B.
Then go on in more detail on the project. Include that you supported those companies. Demonstrating your support to clients of your current company is never a bad thing. Especially if Company B / C represent a particular industry niche that it might be useful to advertise you have experience in.
answered Jun 6 '16 at 15:57
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Your client's client is known as your End Client.
In the situation described above, Company B and Company C would both be defined as an end client.
If you work extensively with an end client for weeks or months at a time, then it is fair to list them as they pertain to a particular project, beneath your client:
Company A (MM/YY - MM/YY)
- Developed code for Company B (MM/YY - MM/YY)
- Designed staging server for Company C (MM/YY - MM/YY)
However, since neither Company A nor Company B are your direct clients, you cannot list them as such.
answered Jul 25 '16 at 17:28
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You did not work for Company B or C
I guess you could say worked with but a few emails in support of the software is pretty minor.
To me it would need to be a multi month full time engagement to list the name of the customer and then be clear you were not a direct employee.
answered Jun 6 '16 at 13:58
paparazzo
33.3k657106
This seems to be the consensus. What if – when listing the work on my portfolio, for example – I put something like, "I built this for Company A who provide services for Company B and Company C"?
– Sacha
Jun 6 '16 at 14:40
If you want to list the software you wrote was used by Company C and Company C and you provided software support to me that is fair and truthful statement. As long as Company A does not consider that confidential information. You still want to use A as a reference so avoid something that would piss them. off.
– paparazzo
Jun 6 '16 at 14:44
I would run this all by Company A first. They are very amicable. Thanks for your answer.
– Sacha
Jun 6 '16 at 15:08
@Sanaco does telling prospective employers which clients Company A serves do anything to improve your resume? In most cases, it probably doesn't. Prospective employers don't care much who your company provides services to unless they're a very large, very high-profile company
– alroc
Jun 6 '16 at 15:31
@alroc that's a very valid question. I would say "maybe" to the point it wouldn't hurt by putting it on, it could only help (or not make any difference). There are a few very large and high profile global companies across a broad range of disciplines and industries (for example clothing, legal, and real-estate).
– Sacha
Jun 6 '16 at 15:45
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You did not work for Company B or C
I guess you could say worked with but a few emails in support of the software is pretty minor.
To me it would need to be a multi month full time engagement to list the name of the customer and then be clear you were not a direct employee.
answered Jun 6 '16 at 13:58
paparazzo
33.3k657106
This seems to be the consensus. What if – when listing the work on my portfolio, for example – I put something like, "I built this for Company A who provide services for Company B and Company C"?
– Sacha
Jun 6 '16 at 14:40
If you want to list the software you wrote was used by Company C and Company C and you provided software support to me that is fair and truthful statement. As long as Company A does not consider that confidential information. You still want to use A as a reference so avoid something that would piss them. off.
– paparazzo
Jun 6 '16 at 14:44
I would run this all by Company A first. They are very amicable. Thanks for your answer.
– Sacha
Jun 6 '16 at 15:08
@Sanaco does telling prospective employers which clients Company A serves do anything to improve your resume? In most cases, it probably doesn't. Prospective employers don't care much who your company provides services to unless they're a very large, very high-profile company
– alroc
Jun 6 '16 at 15:31
@alroc that's a very valid question. I would say "maybe" to the point it wouldn't hurt by putting it on, it could only help (or not make any difference). There are a few very large and high profile global companies across a broad range of disciplines and industries (for example clothing, legal, and real-estate).
– Sacha
Jun 6 '16 at 15:45
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up vote
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up vote
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You did not work for Company B or C
I guess you could say worked with but a few emails in support of the software is pretty minor.
To me it would need to be a multi month full time engagement to list the name of the customer and then be clear you were not a direct employee.
answered Jun 6 '16 at 13:58
paparazzo
33.3k657106
You did not work for Company B or C
I guess you could say worked with but a few emails in support of the software is pretty minor.
To me it would need to be a multi month full time engagement to list the name of the customer and then be clear you were not a direct employee.
answered Jun 6 '16 at 13:58
paparazzo
33.3k657106
answered Jun 6 '16 at 13:58
paparazzo
33.3k657106
answered Jun 6 '16 at 13:58
paparazzo
33.3k657106
answered Jun 6 '16 at 13:58
paparazzo
33.3k657106
33.3k657106
This seems to be the consensus. What if – when listing the work on my portfolio, for example – I put something like, "I built this for Company A who provide services for Company B and Company C"?
– Sacha
Jun 6 '16 at 14:40
If you want to list the software you wrote was used by Company C and Company C and you provided software support to me that is fair and truthful statement. As long as Company A does not consider that confidential information. You still want to use A as a reference so avoid something that would piss them. off.
– paparazzo
Jun 6 '16 at 14:44
I would run this all by Company A first. They are very amicable. Thanks for your answer.
– Sacha
Jun 6 '16 at 15:08
@Sanaco does telling prospective employers which clients Company A serves do anything to improve your resume? In most cases, it probably doesn't. Prospective employers don't care much who your company provides services to unless they're a very large, very high-profile company
– alroc
Jun 6 '16 at 15:31
@alroc that's a very valid question. I would say "maybe" to the point it wouldn't hurt by putting it on, it could only help (or not make any difference). There are a few very large and high profile global companies across a broad range of disciplines and industries (for example clothing, legal, and real-estate).
– Sacha
Jun 6 '16 at 15:45
suggest improvements |Â
This seems to be the consensus. What if – when listing the work on my portfolio, for example – I put something like, "I built this for Company A who provide services for Company B and Company C"?
– Sacha
Jun 6 '16 at 14:40
If you want to list the software you wrote was used by Company C and Company C and you provided software support to me that is fair and truthful statement. As long as Company A does not consider that confidential information. You still want to use A as a reference so avoid something that would piss them. off.
– paparazzo
Jun 6 '16 at 14:44
I would run this all by Company A first. They are very amicable. Thanks for your answer.
– Sacha
Jun 6 '16 at 15:08
@Sanaco does telling prospective employers which clients Company A serves do anything to improve your resume? In most cases, it probably doesn't. Prospective employers don't care much who your company provides services to unless they're a very large, very high-profile company
– alroc
Jun 6 '16 at 15:31
@alroc that's a very valid question. I would say "maybe" to the point it wouldn't hurt by putting it on, it could only help (or not make any difference). There are a few very large and high profile global companies across a broad range of disciplines and industries (for example clothing, legal, and real-estate).
– Sacha
Jun 6 '16 at 15:45
This seems to be the consensus. What if – when listing the work on my portfolio, for example – I put something like, "I built this for Company A who provide services for Company B and Company C"?
– Sacha
Jun 6 '16 at 14:40
This seems to be the consensus. What if – when listing the work on my portfolio, for example – I put something like, "I built this for Company A who provide services for Company B and Company C"?
– Sacha
Jun 6 '16 at 14:40
If you want to list the software you wrote was used by Company C and Company C and you provided software support to me that is fair and truthful statement. As long as Company A does not consider that confidential information. You still want to use A as a reference so avoid something that would piss them. off.
– paparazzo
Jun 6 '16 at 14:44
If you want to list the software you wrote was used by Company C and Company C and you provided software support to me that is fair and truthful statement. As long as Company A does not consider that confidential information. You still want to use A as a reference so avoid something that would piss them. off.
– paparazzo
Jun 6 '16 at 14:44
I would run this all by Company A first. They are very amicable. Thanks for your answer.
– Sacha
Jun 6 '16 at 15:08
I would run this all by Company A first. They are very amicable. Thanks for your answer.
– Sacha
Jun 6 '16 at 15:08
@Sanaco does telling prospective employers which clients Company A serves do anything to improve your resume? In most cases, it probably doesn't. Prospective employers don't care much who your company provides services to unless they're a very large, very high-profile company
– alroc
Jun 6 '16 at 15:31
@Sanaco does telling prospective employers which clients Company A serves do anything to improve your resume? In most cases, it probably doesn't. Prospective employers don't care much who your company provides services to unless they're a very large, very high-profile company
– alroc
Jun 6 '16 at 15:31
@alroc that's a very valid question. I would say "maybe" to the point it wouldn't hurt by putting it on, it could only help (or not make any difference). There are a few very large and high profile global companies across a broad range of disciplines and industries (for example clothing, legal, and real-estate).
– Sacha
Jun 6 '16 at 15:45
@alroc that's a very valid question. I would say "maybe" to the point it wouldn't hurt by putting it on, it could only help (or not make any difference). There are a few very large and high profile global companies across a broad range of disciplines and industries (for example clothing, legal, and real-estate).
– Sacha
Jun 6 '16 at 15:45
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You could say something like I supported Company B & C through Company A during the implementation and ongoing support of product/system_name_here, which gives you credit of what transpired to a certain extent but putting something like you worked with companies B & C would not be truthful. And should your prospective employer wants to check your credentials with companies B & C, it might backfire for you.
answered Jun 6 '16 at 14:34
MelBurslan
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You could say something like I supported Company B & C through Company A during the implementation and ongoing support of product/system_name_here, which gives you credit of what transpired to a certain extent but putting something like you worked with companies B & C would not be truthful. And should your prospective employer wants to check your credentials with companies B & C, it might backfire for you.
answered Jun 6 '16 at 14:34
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You could say something like I supported Company B & C through Company A during the implementation and ongoing support of product/system_name_here, which gives you credit of what transpired to a certain extent but putting something like you worked with companies B & C would not be truthful. And should your prospective employer wants to check your credentials with companies B & C, it might backfire for you.
answered Jun 6 '16 at 14:34
MelBurslan
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You could say something like I supported Company B & C through Company A during the implementation and ongoing support of product/system_name_here, which gives you credit of what transpired to a certain extent but putting something like you worked with companies B & C would not be truthful. And should your prospective employer wants to check your credentials with companies B & C, it might backfire for you.
answered Jun 6 '16 at 14:34
MelBurslan
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answered Jun 6 '16 at 14:34
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If it was a dedicated role to support these other companies directly through Company A, I would list it as:
Company A (MM/YY - MM/YY)
(For Company B MM/YY - MM/YY)
(For Company C MM/YY - MM/YY)
If you were on-site at these locations:
Company A (MM/YY - MM/YY)
(At Company B MM/YY - MM/YY)
If it was not a dedicated role to support these clients, I would leave it off. It is not uncommon for support personnel at a company to work with various clients, and it would be deceiving to claim any working knowledge with them in a support role unless your role was dedicated to that client.
answered Jun 6 '16 at 15:53
Thebluefish
1,7381617
Hmm. This is something I can consider for other projects where exactly this would apply, but for the one in question, no - I was not in a dedicated support role. Thanks for your answer.
– Sacha
Jun 6 '16 at 15:55
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If it was a dedicated role to support these other companies directly through Company A, I would list it as:
Company A (MM/YY - MM/YY)
(For Company B MM/YY - MM/YY)
(For Company C MM/YY - MM/YY)
If you were on-site at these locations:
Company A (MM/YY - MM/YY)
(At Company B MM/YY - MM/YY)
If it was not a dedicated role to support these clients, I would leave it off. It is not uncommon for support personnel at a company to work with various clients, and it would be deceiving to claim any working knowledge with them in a support role unless your role was dedicated to that client.
answered Jun 6 '16 at 15:53
Thebluefish
1,7381617
Hmm. This is something I can consider for other projects where exactly this would apply, but for the one in question, no - I was not in a dedicated support role. Thanks for your answer.
– Sacha
Jun 6 '16 at 15:55
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If it was a dedicated role to support these other companies directly through Company A, I would list it as:
Company A (MM/YY - MM/YY)
(For Company B MM/YY - MM/YY)
(For Company C MM/YY - MM/YY)
If you were on-site at these locations:
Company A (MM/YY - MM/YY)
(At Company B MM/YY - MM/YY)
If it was not a dedicated role to support these clients, I would leave it off. It is not uncommon for support personnel at a company to work with various clients, and it would be deceiving to claim any working knowledge with them in a support role unless your role was dedicated to that client.
answered Jun 6 '16 at 15:53
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If it was a dedicated role to support these other companies directly through Company A, I would list it as:
Company A (MM/YY - MM/YY)
(For Company B MM/YY - MM/YY)
(For Company C MM/YY - MM/YY)
If you were on-site at these locations:
Company A (MM/YY - MM/YY)
(At Company B MM/YY - MM/YY)
If it was not a dedicated role to support these clients, I would leave it off. It is not uncommon for support personnel at a company to work with various clients, and it would be deceiving to claim any working knowledge with them in a support role unless your role was dedicated to that client.
answered Jun 6 '16 at 15:53
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answered Jun 6 '16 at 15:53
Thebluefish
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answered Jun 6 '16 at 15:53
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Hmm. This is something I can consider for other projects where exactly this would apply, but for the one in question, no - I was not in a dedicated support role. Thanks for your answer.
– Sacha
Jun 6 '16 at 15:55
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Hmm. This is something I can consider for other projects where exactly this would apply, but for the one in question, no - I was not in a dedicated support role. Thanks for your answer.
– Sacha
Jun 6 '16 at 15:55
Hmm. This is something I can consider for other projects where exactly this would apply, but for the one in question, no - I was not in a dedicated support role. Thanks for your answer.
– Sacha
Jun 6 '16 at 15:55
Hmm. This is something I can consider for other projects where exactly this would apply, but for the one in question, no - I was not in a dedicated support role. Thanks for your answer.
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Does all your software for Company A go either to Company B or C? If it does then you are in a way a contractor for companies B/C through company A. A line item on your resume might look like: Software Developer for ABC Employment Contracted to Big Company B / Big Company C
You can look up further examples of how contractors list their positions.
If Companies B/C only make up some of who uses your software but not all of it, and your current employer provides other services to B & C or support your work in other ways, it might be more appropriate to list them in your responsibilities.
- Developed XYZ Project for Company B.
Then go on in more detail on the project. Include that you supported those companies. Demonstrating your support to clients of your current company is never a bad thing. Especially if Company B / C represent a particular industry niche that it might be useful to advertise you have experience in.
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Does all your software for Company A go either to Company B or C? If it does then you are in a way a contractor for companies B/C through company A. A line item on your resume might look like: Software Developer for ABC Employment Contracted to Big Company B / Big Company C
You can look up further examples of how contractors list their positions.
If Companies B/C only make up some of who uses your software but not all of it, and your current employer provides other services to B & C or support your work in other ways, it might be more appropriate to list them in your responsibilities.
- Developed XYZ Project for Company B.
Then go on in more detail on the project. Include that you supported those companies. Demonstrating your support to clients of your current company is never a bad thing. Especially if Company B / C represent a particular industry niche that it might be useful to advertise you have experience in.
answered Jun 6 '16 at 15:57
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Does all your software for Company A go either to Company B or C? If it does then you are in a way a contractor for companies B/C through company A. A line item on your resume might look like: Software Developer for ABC Employment Contracted to Big Company B / Big Company C
You can look up further examples of how contractors list their positions.
If Companies B/C only make up some of who uses your software but not all of it, and your current employer provides other services to B & C or support your work in other ways, it might be more appropriate to list them in your responsibilities.
- Developed XYZ Project for Company B.
Then go on in more detail on the project. Include that you supported those companies. Demonstrating your support to clients of your current company is never a bad thing. Especially if Company B / C represent a particular industry niche that it might be useful to advertise you have experience in.
answered Jun 6 '16 at 15:57
TechnicalEmployee
467210
Does all your software for Company A go either to Company B or C? If it does then you are in a way a contractor for companies B/C through company A. A line item on your resume might look like: Software Developer for ABC Employment Contracted to Big Company B / Big Company C
You can look up further examples of how contractors list their positions.
If Companies B/C only make up some of who uses your software but not all of it, and your current employer provides other services to B & C or support your work in other ways, it might be more appropriate to list them in your responsibilities.
- Developed XYZ Project for Company B.
Then go on in more detail on the project. Include that you supported those companies. Demonstrating your support to clients of your current company is never a bad thing. Especially if Company B / C represent a particular industry niche that it might be useful to advertise you have experience in.
answered Jun 6 '16 at 15:57
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answered Jun 6 '16 at 15:57
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Your client's client is known as your End Client.
In the situation described above, Company B and Company C would both be defined as an end client.
If you work extensively with an end client for weeks or months at a time, then it is fair to list them as they pertain to a particular project, beneath your client:
Company A (MM/YY - MM/YY)
- Developed code for Company B (MM/YY - MM/YY)
- Designed staging server for Company C (MM/YY - MM/YY)
However, since neither Company A nor Company B are your direct clients, you cannot list them as such.
answered Jul 25 '16 at 17:28
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Your client's client is known as your End Client.
In the situation described above, Company B and Company C would both be defined as an end client.
If you work extensively with an end client for weeks or months at a time, then it is fair to list them as they pertain to a particular project, beneath your client:
Company A (MM/YY - MM/YY)
- Developed code for Company B (MM/YY - MM/YY)
- Designed staging server for Company C (MM/YY - MM/YY)
However, since neither Company A nor Company B are your direct clients, you cannot list them as such.
answered Jul 25 '16 at 17:28
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Your client's client is known as your End Client.
In the situation described above, Company B and Company C would both be defined as an end client.
If you work extensively with an end client for weeks or months at a time, then it is fair to list them as they pertain to a particular project, beneath your client:
Company A (MM/YY - MM/YY)
- Developed code for Company B (MM/YY - MM/YY)
- Designed staging server for Company C (MM/YY - MM/YY)
However, since neither Company A nor Company B are your direct clients, you cannot list them as such.
answered Jul 25 '16 at 17:28
Sean Riddolls
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Your client's client is known as your End Client.
In the situation described above, Company B and Company C would both be defined as an end client.
If you work extensively with an end client for weeks or months at a time, then it is fair to list them as they pertain to a particular project, beneath your client:
Company A (MM/YY - MM/YY)
- Developed code for Company B (MM/YY - MM/YY)
- Designed staging server for Company C (MM/YY - MM/YY)
However, since neither Company A nor Company B are your direct clients, you cannot list them as such.
answered Jul 25 '16 at 17:28
Sean Riddolls
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answered Jul 25 '16 at 17:28
Sean Riddolls
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answered Jul 25 '16 at 17:28
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answered Jul 25 '16 at 17:28
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Wouldnt do that if I were you, because I would not like if my advisor/builder would have their employees mention me on their resume. Unless you can make it really clear that you worked for them as a Client of Company A
– Raoul Mensink
Jun 6 '16 at 13:12
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You should only put companies you work directly for on your resume or portfolio (if you're a consultant, you may be able to say "while working for A, I was assigned to projects at B & C"). In your situation though, if someone asks about companies B & C, you can say that you're familiar with them.
– alroc
Jun 6 '16 at 13:13
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It is unclear if you are still working for Company A. If you are then I would say that working with C comes under the heading of providing support for customers of A. If you aren't working for A are you receiving any consulting fees from C for providing ongoing support?
– JasonJ
Jun 6 '16 at 14:50
Does company A license this same software to other companies? Approximately how many?
– cdkMoose
Jun 6 '16 at 17:52
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"To what capacity can I say I've "worked with" Companies B and C?" - other than saying you occasionally sent and received emails from C, you cannot honestly say you have worked with them. You haven't. I can't say I've "worked with Microsoft" just because I use Windows.
– WorkerDrone
Jun 6 '16 at 18:43