If you do mostly short-term, project-based work, you might struggle with how to structure your resume so that it does not give the impression that you switch jobs every few months. If you list each job separately, not only will your resume be too long, but you also run the risk that your reader will think you have not had a stable career\u2014when in fact, if you are a successful freelancer or contractor, the opposite is the case. So, how can you organize your resume so that it showcases the strength of your work and avoid having the variety and number of your work experiences come across as a weakness instead?<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The key here is \u201cclustering.\u201d Rather than listing each short-term job separately, cluster them all under one heading, such as \u201cindependent contractor\u201d or \u201cfreelance project manager.\u201d Next to this heading, note the time range (i.e., start and end dates) during which you have worked for yourself. Then, using bullet points, list the individual projects you completed as a freelancer, noting your primary accomplishments for each one, followed by the related company\/organization name and dates. The goal is to keep the focus on your accomplishments.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Similarly, many business school applicants\u2014especially during these turbulent times\u2014worry about the impact having been laid off might have on their candidacy. Do the admissions committees view a layoff as a sign of failure?<\/p>\n\n\n\n