Comments on: 5 Tips for Revamping Your Freelance or PR Consultant Resume

By: Dr. Cande

Dr. Cande — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 16:01:23 +0000

To Michael Smith: You can obtain as many pro bono jobs as 24 hours will hold — just pick an agency you are passionate about and ask. Every not-for-profit service agency needs extra hands and creative spirit to get their word out. Consider it a job – meet the deadlines and do what you promise to do. It’s a great way to build a network as well.

By: freelance consultant

freelance consultant — Thu, 11 Jun 2009 13:37:30 +0000

freelance consultant is also a comprehensive company that lists Job openings even in this period of global recession, across all major domains.

By: Mike Ritchie

Mike Ritchie — Thu, 26 Mar 2009 20:30:36 +0000

Amanda,

You are right when you urge people to “toot” their “own horn” or, as we say in Scotland, “blow your own trumpet.” Being seen as a blowhard can sometimes be the interpretation of such actions but, plenty of companies happily ignore that kind of response without the track record to support their claims and that makes me despair yet encouraged that I’m not in that landfill area.
I think it is important to declare your worth, your skills, your commitment, your contacts, your ideas, your dedication to clients – as opposed to saying or promising one thing. Talking a good game is, for me, is just not on.
I work hard for clients, offering great support, great value and results.

Your comments have been good to read and I wish you continued success.

Kind regards,
Mike

By: Michael Smith

Michael Smith — Thu, 26 Mar 2009 11:22:20 +0000

Thanks for the tips. Very timely considering I am a professional journalist looking to move in to PR. Any tips on how I can rack up pro bono work or consulting experience?
Best,

Mike
twi: msmith828

By: Mariela Castro

Mariela Castro — Fri, 20 Mar 2009 00:59:01 +0000

Very nice post indeed. Easy tips, even for experienced people who simply forget how to write about themselves. Congratulations! i´ll visit here again, for sure. We are both at PR and Communications Professionals at LinkedIn, that´s why I could read this…
best regards
Mariela Castro
Brazil

By: Melinda Emerson

Melinda Emerson — Thu, 19 Mar 2009 20:34:52 +0000

This is a truly excellent blog post. Too often writers do not know how to write about themselves, and you just laid out a master class of information that I will post and retweet out about the subject.

I am a fan,
Melinda Emerson
Follow me on twitter at smallbizlady

By: admin

admin — Thu, 12 Mar 2009 20:38:48 +0000

From Cecilia Pineda Feret | March 10th, 2009 at 12:30 am e

Hi Amanda, GREEEAT Post. I have recently restarted writing resumes AGAIN after an 8 year hiatus for people for a fee. And now also train them on how to use Social Media to their best advantage for career development and job search and networking. Personal branding . . .

Anyhow, I wanted to remind you that the bullet points in your sample resume excerpt should be in the 1st person. Not conducts, but conduct, not collaborates, but collaborate if these points are still being done or can be done.

It is your resume, so industry standard follows that it should be written in the 1st person while avoiding saying “I” . . .

I signed up for your newsletter/blog! Congratulations on a great product!

Cecilia
Twitter: @pinedaferet