Comments on: Resume Basics for Freelancers, Part One: Get Objective about Objectives http://freelanceswitch.com/finding/resume-basics-for-freelancers-part-one-get-objective-about-objectives/ Freelance Advice and Freelance Jobs Fri, 12 Mar 2010 13:10:22 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.1 hourly 1 By: Make a good CV or resumé for freelancing | Creative Agency Freelancing http://freelanceswitch.com/finding/resume-basics-for-freelancers-part-one-get-objective-about-objectives/#comment-47804 Make a good CV or resumé for freelancing | Creative Agency Freelancing Thu, 26 Nov 2009 18:06:37 +0000 http://www.freelanceswitch.com/?p=1898#comment-47804 [...] Freelance Switch A useful blog article by this popular freelancing website. Also take a look at their Part 2 article. [...] [...] Freelance Switch A useful blog article by this popular freelancing website. Also take a look at their Part 2 article. [...]

]]> By: Emily http://freelanceswitch.com/finding/resume-basics-for-freelancers-part-one-get-objective-about-objectives/#comment-42230 Emily Mon, 27 Jul 2009 17:29:04 +0000 http://www.freelanceswitch.com/?p=1898#comment-42230 Wow - pretty hostile Gabi Logan. It's a shame you couldn't articulate your anger into some thoughtful feedback. Or coherent: "Additionally, it was an almost comical error that anyone reading this profile look for an editor that you flagrantly displayed..." I believe you meant to say something along the lines of: "Additionally, it was an almost comical error that anyone reading this profile looking for an editor would see that you flagrantly displayed..." I found the article and *most* of the follow up comments extremely useful. Thanks, Kristen! Wow – pretty hostile Gabi Logan. It’s a shame you couldn’t articulate your anger into some thoughtful feedback. Or coherent:

“Additionally, it was an almost comical error that anyone reading this profile look for an editor that you flagrantly displayed…”

I believe you meant to say something along the lines of:

“Additionally, it was an almost comical error that anyone reading this profile looking for an editor would see that you flagrantly displayed…”

I found the article and *most* of the follow up comments extremely useful. Thanks, Kristen!

]]> By: Michael Toman http://freelanceswitch.com/finding/resume-basics-for-freelancers-part-one-get-objective-about-objectives/#comment-41522 Michael Toman Sat, 18 Jul 2009 19:40:28 +0000 http://www.freelanceswitch.com/?p=1898#comment-41522 Great post. I'll be very helpful to my students. @michaeltoman Great post. I’ll be very helpful to my students. @michaeltoman

]]> By: Resume Basics for Freelancers, Part 2: Wording Your Resume Right | Webreweries.com http://freelanceswitch.com/finding/resume-basics-for-freelancers-part-one-get-objective-about-objectives/#comment-41063 Resume Basics for Freelancers, Part 2: Wording Your Resume Right | Webreweries.com Thu, 09 Jul 2009 02:25:32 +0000 http://www.freelanceswitch.com/?p=1898#comment-41063 [...] even though you freelance—the next step is to make sure your resume is written well. (Missed Part 1? Read that article [...] [...] even though you freelance—the next step is to make sure your resume is written well. (Missed Part 1? Read that article [...]

]]> By: Gabi Logan http://freelanceswitch.com/finding/resume-basics-for-freelancers-part-one-get-objective-about-objectives/#comment-40525 Gabi Logan Wed, 24 Jun 2009 17:45:21 +0000 http://www.freelanceswitch.com/?p=1898#comment-40525 I have to say, I started to read your profile example and stopped after the first sentence because it was far too dense and jargon heavy. Additionally, it was an almost comical error that anyone reading this profile look for an editor that you flagrantly displayed your ability to use a semicolon when describing your editing prowess, but, in fact, you misused it! The clause following the semicolon is not an independent clause because it lacks a subject. If I saw this bio on the profile of a person applying to an editing gig, I would certainly throw it away without reading any more. I have to say, I started to read your profile example and stopped after the first sentence because it was far too dense and jargon heavy.

Additionally, it was an almost comical error that anyone reading this profile look for an editor that you flagrantly displayed your ability to use a semicolon when describing your editing prowess, but, in fact, you misused it! The clause following the semicolon is not an independent clause because it lacks a subject. If I saw this bio on the profile of a person applying to an editing gig, I would certainly throw it away without reading any more.

]]> By: Cassandra http://freelanceswitch.com/finding/resume-basics-for-freelancers-part-one-get-objective-about-objectives/#comment-39889 Cassandra Mon, 08 Jun 2009 23:27:55 +0000 http://www.freelanceswitch.com/?p=1898#comment-39889 I didn't realize that an objective was used when you're somewhat inexperienced. What a wealth of knowledge. Really! I didn’t realize that an objective was used when you’re somewhat inexperienced.

What a wealth of knowledge. Really!

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]]> By: Kristen Fischer http://freelanceswitch.com/finding/resume-basics-for-freelancers-part-one-get-objective-about-objectives/#comment-39624 Kristen Fischer Tue, 02 Jun 2009 20:04:53 +0000 http://www.freelanceswitch.com/?p=1898#comment-39624 I would use a profile instead of an objective if you've got a few years of experience...objectives are really only for new grads. See my resume. I would use a profile instead of an objective if you’ve got a few years of experience…objectives are really only for new grads. See my resume.

]]> By: First Impressions Matter http://freelanceswitch.com/finding/resume-basics-for-freelancers-part-one-get-objective-about-objectives/#comment-39564 First Impressions Matter Mon, 01 Jun 2009 20:01:07 +0000 http://www.freelanceswitch.com/?p=1898#comment-39564 [...] Like many other freelancers, I dread hearing these words from a potential client: “can you send me a copy of your resume?” Resumes will never be a great way for me to showcase my work, and I don’t think they make a great first impression. They also seem a little old fashioned for those of us who work almost entirely online. My body of work is online, and that says so much more about me than I could possibly cram onto a one- or two-page resume. However, many people still ask for a resume, and you have to be prepared to send one to potential clients or employers. If you’re preparing an “old school” resume, FreelanceSwitch has some good tips. [...] [...] Like many other freelancers, I dread hearing these words from a potential client: “can you send me a copy of your resume?” Resumes will never be a great way for me to showcase my work, and I don’t think they make a great first impression. They also seem a little old fashioned for those of us who work almost entirely online. My body of work is online, and that says so much more about me than I could possibly cram onto a one- or two-page resume. However, many people still ask for a resume, and you have to be prepared to send one to potential clients or employers. If you’re preparing an “old school” resume, FreelanceSwitch has some good tips. [...]

]]> By: Resume Basics for Freelancers | Passwater dot Com http://freelanceswitch.com/finding/resume-basics-for-freelancers-part-one-get-objective-about-objectives/#comment-39542 Resume Basics for Freelancers | Passwater dot Com Mon, 01 Jun 2009 11:04:05 +0000 http://www.freelanceswitch.com/?p=1898#comment-39542 [...] Resume Basics for Freelancers, Part One: Get Objective about Objectives [...] [...] Resume Basics for Freelancers, Part One: Get Objective about Objectives [...]

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