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I have been working on my own business idea for the past year, however, no accomplished product yet. How should I put it in my resume? Thanks.
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I have been working on my own business idea for the past year, however, no accomplished product yet. How should I put it in my resume? Thanks.
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Is the question how do I list a self employed position on my resume or is there something else you are trying to address? If so that is not clear from the question
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I have been working on my own business idea for the past year, however, no accomplished product yet. How should I put it in my resume? Thanks.
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Rhys
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asked Jan 27 '14 at 23:52
jazzblue
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I have been working on my own business idea for the past year, however, no accomplished product yet. How should I put it in my resume? Thanks.
resume
edited Aug 5 '14 at 21:15
Rhys
5,73623558
asked Jan 27 '14 at 23:52
jazzblue
1101
edited Aug 5 '14 at 21:15
Rhys
5,73623558
edited Aug 5 '14 at 21:15
Rhys
5,73623558
edited Aug 5 '14 at 21:15
Rhys
5,73623558
5,73623558
asked Jan 27 '14 at 23:52
jazzblue
1101
asked Jan 27 '14 at 23:52
jazzblue
1101
asked Jan 27 '14 at 23:52
jazzblue
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1101
closed as unclear what you're asking by Jim G., CMW, jcmeloni, Elysian Fields♦, jmac Jan 29 '14 at 2:58
Please clarify your specific problem or add additional details to highlight exactly what you need. As it's currently written, it’s hard to tell exactly what you're asking. See the How to Ask page for help clarifying this question. If this question can be reworded to fit the rules in the help center, please edit the question.
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Is the question how do I list a self employed position on my resume or is there something else you are trying to address? If so that is not clear from the question
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Jan 28 '14 at 14:40
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Is the question how do I list a self employed position on my resume or is there something else you are trying to address? If so that is not clear from the question
– IDrinkandIKnowThings
Jan 28 '14 at 14:40
Is the question how do I list a self employed position on my resume or is there something else you are trying to address? If so that is not clear from the question
– IDrinkandIKnowThings
Jan 28 '14 at 14:40
Is the question how do I list a self employed position on my resume or is there something else you are trying to address? If so that is not clear from the question
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I would suggest
Your Own Company Name 01/2013 - 12/2013
Developer
Brief description of the product and experience
I am not sure what kind of product you were making. You can replace Developer by whatever is appropriate. During the interview, briefly explain it is your own business and you were doing it for yourself.
Don't hide it because it is an employment gap you need to explain. Don't emphasize it because the interviewer may not like the fact you were running your own business and failed to deliver.
However, the experience you gained during the past year is worth noting. Lessons learned are valuable.
answered Jan 28 '14 at 4:35
scaaahu
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I would be a bit nervous about someone who had a year-long gap in employment and didn't actually manage to ship anything afterwards personally. Not that anything will make the gap look nice in this case, but I think this has the best chance for success. Note that you will likely be asked specifically about why you didn7t ship.
– jmac
Jan 28 '14 at 8:32
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Don't. You may be perceived as a risk by a potential employer. Employers want somebody "hungry" and with limited choices, not someone potentially distracted.
answered Jan 28 '14 at 0:00
Xavier J
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Well, they would like to know what I have been doing for the past year, wouldn't they?
– jazzblue
Jan 28 '14 at 0:15
I would persuade you to downplay, severely, the fact that it was YOUR business opportunity.
– Xavier J
Jan 28 '14 at 0:27
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A year long gap in your resume is a bigger red flag to me than pursuing your own business idea.
– bengoesboom
Jan 28 '14 at 3:36
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Employers want somebody "hungry" and with limited choices, not someone potentially distracted. - If you are dealing with this type of employer regularly then you are scraping the bottom of the barrel... I would consider looking at other career options
– IDrinkandIKnowThings
Jan 28 '14 at 15:12
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2 Answers
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active
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I would suggest
Your Own Company Name 01/2013 - 12/2013
Developer
Brief description of the product and experience
I am not sure what kind of product you were making. You can replace Developer by whatever is appropriate. During the interview, briefly explain it is your own business and you were doing it for yourself.
Don't hide it because it is an employment gap you need to explain. Don't emphasize it because the interviewer may not like the fact you were running your own business and failed to deliver.
However, the experience you gained during the past year is worth noting. Lessons learned are valuable.
answered Jan 28 '14 at 4:35
scaaahu
6,60853144
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I would be a bit nervous about someone who had a year-long gap in employment and didn't actually manage to ship anything afterwards personally. Not that anything will make the gap look nice in this case, but I think this has the best chance for success. Note that you will likely be asked specifically about why you didn7t ship.
– jmac
Jan 28 '14 at 8:32
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up vote
4
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I would suggest
Your Own Company Name 01/2013 - 12/2013
Developer
Brief description of the product and experience
I am not sure what kind of product you were making. You can replace Developer by whatever is appropriate. During the interview, briefly explain it is your own business and you were doing it for yourself.
Don't hide it because it is an employment gap you need to explain. Don't emphasize it because the interviewer may not like the fact you were running your own business and failed to deliver.
However, the experience you gained during the past year is worth noting. Lessons learned are valuable.
answered Jan 28 '14 at 4:35
scaaahu
6,60853144
3
I would be a bit nervous about someone who had a year-long gap in employment and didn't actually manage to ship anything afterwards personally. Not that anything will make the gap look nice in this case, but I think this has the best chance for success. Note that you will likely be asked specifically about why you didn7t ship.
– jmac
Jan 28 '14 at 8:32
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up vote
4
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up vote
4
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I would suggest
Your Own Company Name 01/2013 - 12/2013
Developer
Brief description of the product and experience
I am not sure what kind of product you were making. You can replace Developer by whatever is appropriate. During the interview, briefly explain it is your own business and you were doing it for yourself.
Don't hide it because it is an employment gap you need to explain. Don't emphasize it because the interviewer may not like the fact you were running your own business and failed to deliver.
However, the experience you gained during the past year is worth noting. Lessons learned are valuable.
answered Jan 28 '14 at 4:35
scaaahu
6,60853144
I would suggest
Your Own Company Name 01/2013 - 12/2013
Developer
Brief description of the product and experience
I am not sure what kind of product you were making. You can replace Developer by whatever is appropriate. During the interview, briefly explain it is your own business and you were doing it for yourself.
Don't hide it because it is an employment gap you need to explain. Don't emphasize it because the interviewer may not like the fact you were running your own business and failed to deliver.
However, the experience you gained during the past year is worth noting. Lessons learned are valuable.
answered Jan 28 '14 at 4:35
scaaahu
6,60853144
edited Jan 28 '14 at 9:35
answered Jan 28 '14 at 4:35
scaaahu
6,60853144
answered Jan 28 '14 at 4:35
scaaahu
6,60853144
answered Jan 28 '14 at 4:35
scaaahu
6,60853144
6,60853144
3
I would be a bit nervous about someone who had a year-long gap in employment and didn't actually manage to ship anything afterwards personally. Not that anything will make the gap look nice in this case, but I think this has the best chance for success. Note that you will likely be asked specifically about why you didn7t ship.
– jmac
Jan 28 '14 at 8:32
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I would be a bit nervous about someone who had a year-long gap in employment and didn't actually manage to ship anything afterwards personally. Not that anything will make the gap look nice in this case, but I think this has the best chance for success. Note that you will likely be asked specifically about why you didn7t ship.
– jmac
Jan 28 '14 at 8:32
3
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I would be a bit nervous about someone who had a year-long gap in employment and didn't actually manage to ship anything afterwards personally. Not that anything will make the gap look nice in this case, but I think this has the best chance for success. Note that you will likely be asked specifically about why you didn7t ship.
– jmac
Jan 28 '14 at 8:32
I would be a bit nervous about someone who had a year-long gap in employment and didn't actually manage to ship anything afterwards personally. Not that anything will make the gap look nice in this case, but I think this has the best chance for success. Note that you will likely be asked specifically about why you didn7t ship.
– jmac
Jan 28 '14 at 8:32
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Don't. You may be perceived as a risk by a potential employer. Employers want somebody "hungry" and with limited choices, not someone potentially distracted.
answered Jan 28 '14 at 0:00
Xavier J
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Well, they would like to know what I have been doing for the past year, wouldn't they?
– jazzblue
Jan 28 '14 at 0:15
I would persuade you to downplay, severely, the fact that it was YOUR business opportunity.
– Xavier J
Jan 28 '14 at 0:27
4
A year long gap in your resume is a bigger red flag to me than pursuing your own business idea.
– bengoesboom
Jan 28 '14 at 3:36
2
Employers want somebody "hungry" and with limited choices, not someone potentially distracted. - If you are dealing with this type of employer regularly then you are scraping the bottom of the barrel... I would consider looking at other career options
– IDrinkandIKnowThings
Jan 28 '14 at 15:12
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up vote
-3
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Don't. You may be perceived as a risk by a potential employer. Employers want somebody "hungry" and with limited choices, not someone potentially distracted.
answered Jan 28 '14 at 0:00
Xavier J
26.3k104797
2
Well, they would like to know what I have been doing for the past year, wouldn't they?
– jazzblue
Jan 28 '14 at 0:15
I would persuade you to downplay, severely, the fact that it was YOUR business opportunity.
– Xavier J
Jan 28 '14 at 0:27
4
A year long gap in your resume is a bigger red flag to me than pursuing your own business idea.
– bengoesboom
Jan 28 '14 at 3:36
2
Employers want somebody "hungry" and with limited choices, not someone potentially distracted. - If you are dealing with this type of employer regularly then you are scraping the bottom of the barrel... I would consider looking at other career options
– IDrinkandIKnowThings
Jan 28 '14 at 15:12
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up vote
-3
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up vote
-3
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Don't. You may be perceived as a risk by a potential employer. Employers want somebody "hungry" and with limited choices, not someone potentially distracted.
answered Jan 28 '14 at 0:00
Xavier J
26.3k104797
Don't. You may be perceived as a risk by a potential employer. Employers want somebody "hungry" and with limited choices, not someone potentially distracted.
answered Jan 28 '14 at 0:00
Xavier J
26.3k104797
answered Jan 28 '14 at 0:00
Xavier J
26.3k104797
answered Jan 28 '14 at 0:00
Xavier J
26.3k104797
answered Jan 28 '14 at 0:00
Xavier J
26.3k104797
26.3k104797
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Well, they would like to know what I have been doing for the past year, wouldn't they?
– jazzblue
Jan 28 '14 at 0:15
I would persuade you to downplay, severely, the fact that it was YOUR business opportunity.
– Xavier J
Jan 28 '14 at 0:27
4
A year long gap in your resume is a bigger red flag to me than pursuing your own business idea.
– bengoesboom
Jan 28 '14 at 3:36
2
Employers want somebody "hungry" and with limited choices, not someone potentially distracted. - If you are dealing with this type of employer regularly then you are scraping the bottom of the barrel... I would consider looking at other career options
– IDrinkandIKnowThings
Jan 28 '14 at 15:12
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Well, they would like to know what I have been doing for the past year, wouldn't they?
– jazzblue
Jan 28 '14 at 0:15
I would persuade you to downplay, severely, the fact that it was YOUR business opportunity.
– Xavier J
Jan 28 '14 at 0:27
4
A year long gap in your resume is a bigger red flag to me than pursuing your own business idea.
– bengoesboom
Jan 28 '14 at 3:36
2
Employers want somebody "hungry" and with limited choices, not someone potentially distracted. - If you are dealing with this type of employer regularly then you are scraping the bottom of the barrel... I would consider looking at other career options
– IDrinkandIKnowThings
Jan 28 '14 at 15:12
2
2
Well, they would like to know what I have been doing for the past year, wouldn't they?
– jazzblue
Jan 28 '14 at 0:15
Well, they would like to know what I have been doing for the past year, wouldn't they?
– jazzblue
Jan 28 '14 at 0:15
I would persuade you to downplay, severely, the fact that it was YOUR business opportunity.
– Xavier J
Jan 28 '14 at 0:27
I would persuade you to downplay, severely, the fact that it was YOUR business opportunity.
– Xavier J
Jan 28 '14 at 0:27
4
4
A year long gap in your resume is a bigger red flag to me than pursuing your own business idea.
– bengoesboom
Jan 28 '14 at 3:36
A year long gap in your resume is a bigger red flag to me than pursuing your own business idea.
– bengoesboom
Jan 28 '14 at 3:36
2
2
Employers want somebody "hungry" and with limited choices, not someone potentially distracted. - If you are dealing with this type of employer regularly then you are scraping the bottom of the barrel... I would consider looking at other career options
– IDrinkandIKnowThings
Jan 28 '14 at 15:12
Employers want somebody "hungry" and with limited choices, not someone potentially distracted. - If you are dealing with this type of employer regularly then you are scraping the bottom of the barrel... I would consider looking at other career options
– IDrinkandIKnowThings
Jan 28 '14 at 15:12
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Is the question how do I list a self employed position on my resume or is there something else you are trying to address? If so that is not clear from the question
– IDrinkandIKnowThings
Jan 28 '14 at 14:40