Should You List Your Side-Hustle or Side Business On Your Resume? | 9 Resume Tips for Entrepreneurs

- Newsflash: everybody and they mama has a side-hustle or a side business these days.

In a recent study conducted by Zapier, 1 in 3 people surveyed admitted to starting their own business or brand to bring in extra income.

With that being said, there’s no need to be scared or anxious about listing your side gig on your resume.

In the past, listing your small business may have turned recruiters and hiring managers off.

But in 2021, it’s actually something that turns them on and gets them more interested in you.

Why?

Because people who have side-hustles and brands tend to:

- Learn new things easier and quicker
- Adapt faster
- Take initiative
- Have excellent time management and project management skills
- Be great leaders

HOWEVER…

There is a right way and a wrong way to list your side-hustle on your resume.
Doing it incorrectly can make you seem cocky, arrogant, or like you’re too good for the role.

In this video, I give 9 tips to properly list your side-business or side-hustle on your resume as an entrepreneur.

Watch to learn + discover:

- The number one mistake people make when giving themselves a job title.
- Where your side-hustle/side business should be positioned on your resume.
- How to translate your business wins and successes into valuable content that complements -not replaces – your career experience.

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[keishrich]

I really enjoy your authenticity and thanks for the tips. They make a whole lotta sense are on point. Keep up the good work! 😊

[Moredez]

These are excellent tips! Thank you so much!

[kenyattajohnson]

how much of your education should you mention?

[louisanicolenebres]

Can you give me idea What should I list myself if i own clothing business?