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Ask HN: Does a Freelancer Need a Resume?
- mtmail 7y agoHow else will the freelancer convey what they have done in the past, what they know and are interested in to a prospective client?
- chirau 7y agoPortfolio, perhaps?
- lostmymind66 7y agoyes. I am a freelancer and use a resume and code samples to get jobs.
- BjoernKW 7y agoNo, they need a business website for marketing their services and showcasing previous work. Recruiters tend to insist on a résumé because it allows them anonymise and commoditise the resources they're selling to their clients. By sending them a résumé you're playing their game and probably selling yourself short. An actual client might ask for a résumé as well because she's used to receiving one but she'll probably be as happy - if not happier - with a website that not only details what you've been working on and how that benefitted your clients (rather than a cryptic bag of TLAs) but maybe also provides client testimonials underlining your ability to deliver.
- mohas 7y agocan some freelancers show how they promote their work here?
- gregjor 7y agoNo. I haven't used a resume/CV in a decade. Successful freelancers get work through reputation, word of mouth, a portfolio online.
- wprapido 7y agoNo. I created one lately, after two decades. Even that is not a proper resume. More like summary on skills, references and a couple of career highlights.