Hi,
Got a query, would appreciate any advice/comments.
I've been self-employed for 4 years as a painter/decorator, before that I was 16 years in the IT world in various roles. I've decided to go back to that life so am updating my CV - my question is whether I should include my work as a painter in the CV?? It's not directly relevant to the work I'm looking for, and I have no problem talking about it in interview but I wonder if it could put prospective employers off??
Or is it better to show I was doing something for 4 years rather than sitting at home, and then to spin it to my advantage? I'm leaning towards this approach but would welcome any other opinions.
Thanks
bobjim
Got a query, would appreciate any advice/comments.
I've been self-employed for 4 years as a painter/decorator, before that I was 16 years in the IT world in various roles. I've decided to go back to that life so am updating my CV - my question is whether I should include my work as a painter in the CV?? It's not directly relevant to the work I'm looking for, and I have no problem talking about it in interview but I wonder if it could put prospective employers off??
Or is it better to show I was doing something for 4 years rather than sitting at home, and then to spin it to my advantage? I'm leaning towards this approach but would welcome any other opinions.
Thanks
bobjim