Subject: Would it be an issue for potential employers
if I put as freelance engineer in my resume?
Date: 1-Feb-2003
Question: Dear Sir/Madam,
I am a B.E Graduate with over 12 years of Experience Out of which 8 years
in Computer Services Marketing field. I changed my line to Software 4 years
back. I worked as consultant in some companies for some time and for the
last 3 years I am doing freelancing work i,e taking projects independently
and executing it. I am putting the firm's Name floated by myself and couple
of my friends in my resume for job hunting. Would this be an issue for my
employment and if so how to present myself when I go for interviews for companies.
Please advice me on this as I am facing lot of difficulty in explaining my
position especially in the HR interviews. Thank you.
Answer:
The problem is simple: The HR person is trying to view your candidature
very carefully. He wants to confirm that you are not the type who will run
away with the client and company's business. Credibility is the issue. If
I were you, I would tell the truth.
