I have been in charge of a non-registered “organisation”, should I put this on my CV/linked in?
In 2015 I started an esports team, that later bridged into me doing a lot of web-development, marketing, graphic design and some other minor work. I never registered the team as an organisation, as we never made any money, and never had the intention to do so. Technically, I still "work" for this organisation, so that would mean that my CV/linked in would say "current job". Would this look bad to companies I apply for a job with?
I am wondering if I should put that on my CV/linked in? It has given me a lot of experience, and I did not work alone, meaning that I have people to put as references. My main concern is that they might not contact me further due to it saying "current job".
resume work-experience linkedin
asked Dec 3 '18 at 3:54
Tobias Barsnes
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In 2015 I started an esports team, that later bridged into me doing a lot of web-development, marketing, graphic design and some other minor work. I never registered the team as an organisation, as we never made any money, and never had the intention to do so. Technically, I still "work" for this organisation, so that would mean that my CV/linked in would say "current job". Would this look bad to companies I apply for a job with?
I am wondering if I should put that on my CV/linked in? It has given me a lot of experience, and I did not work alone, meaning that I have people to put as references. My main concern is that they might not contact me further due to it saying "current job".
resume work-experience linkedin
asked Dec 3 '18 at 3:54
Tobias Barsnes
63
The organisation might never have been official but is it traceable? What happens if you google the name? Because any prospective employer will check that long before they worry about it being "official"
– Borgh
Dec 3 '18 at 10:01
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In 2015 I started an esports team, that later bridged into me doing a lot of web-development, marketing, graphic design and some other minor work. I never registered the team as an organisation, as we never made any money, and never had the intention to do so. Technically, I still "work" for this organisation, so that would mean that my CV/linked in would say "current job". Would this look bad to companies I apply for a job with?
I am wondering if I should put that on my CV/linked in? It has given me a lot of experience, and I did not work alone, meaning that I have people to put as references. My main concern is that they might not contact me further due to it saying "current job".
resume work-experience linkedin
asked Dec 3 '18 at 3:54
Tobias Barsnes
63
In 2015 I started an esports team, that later bridged into me doing a lot of web-development, marketing, graphic design and some other minor work. I never registered the team as an organisation, as we never made any money, and never had the intention to do so. Technically, I still "work" for this organisation, so that would mean that my CV/linked in would say "current job". Would this look bad to companies I apply for a job with?
I am wondering if I should put that on my CV/linked in? It has given me a lot of experience, and I did not work alone, meaning that I have people to put as references. My main concern is that they might not contact me further due to it saying "current job".
resume work-experience linkedin
resume work-experience linkedin
asked Dec 3 '18 at 3:54
Tobias Barsnes
63
asked Dec 3 '18 at 3:54
Tobias Barsnes
63
asked Dec 3 '18 at 3:54
Tobias Barsnes
63
asked Dec 3 '18 at 3:54
Tobias Barsnes
63
asked Dec 3 '18 at 3:54
Tobias Barsnes
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The organisation might never have been official but is it traceable? What happens if you google the name? Because any prospective employer will check that long before they worry about it being "official"
– Borgh
Dec 3 '18 at 10:01
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The organisation might never have been official but is it traceable? What happens if you google the name? Because any prospective employer will check that long before they worry about it being "official"
– Borgh
Dec 3 '18 at 10:01
The organisation might never have been official but is it traceable? What happens if you google the name? Because any prospective employer will check that long before they worry about it being "official"
– Borgh
Dec 3 '18 at 10:01
The organisation might never have been official but is it traceable? What happens if you google the name? Because any prospective employer will check that long before they worry about it being "official"
– Borgh
Dec 3 '18 at 10:01
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Already having a position as opposed to being unemployed actually makes you a more desirable candidate. As far as putting not-for-profit work on your resume, if the work you do is relevant to the field, there is no reason not to put it there and no one will think less of the experience you gained from it.
answered Dec 3 '18 at 4:13
Victor S
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Thank you for the answer! Do you think I should put "2015-current" as the timeframe, or should I do "2015-2018"?
– Tobias Barsnes
Dec 3 '18 at 4:16
I'd put the months as part of the timeframe too. If you are still working on it, it will be current otherwise the month you stopped doing work. If you are taking a break and think you will go back to do some more you can still say current.
– Victor S
Dec 3 '18 at 4:22
1
"If the work you do is relevant to the field", Yes! If its revelant , even if it's not payed, a stage etc. The amount of student sending CV with all the "grocery and casier job" instead of every stage and revelant activity is incredible. It's a must include. Waiting for interview to talk about the "2 years work in the field in short mission" is not a good idea. Because without those informations you may fail the screening and never get into interview.
– user88880
Dec 3 '18 at 9:56
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Resumes are sales tools. You're selling yourself by showing off your skills, accomplishments, and experience. If the time you've spent on this project contributes to skills or experience that's relevant to the jobs you're going after, then you should absolutely include it on your resume.
Of course, resumes have to be accurate. You don't want to pass this organization off as a legitimate company if it isn't, which is why stuff like this is sometimes listed in a "personal projects" or "other relevant experience" section, separate from your actual employment history. This way, you can show off what you've accomplished without causing confusion.
Think of it this way: Are you applying for jobs in web development, marketing, and graphic design? If yes, then recruiters will care about those aspects of this project. I'm assuming you're not applying for jobs where you'd be responsible for registering and administrating the legal aspects of a company's status - so, people will generally not care about how (or if) you did that for a side project like this.
answered Dec 3 '18 at 13:25
dwizum
11.7k52744
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tl;dr: If it pays taxable money, it's a job.
I'm also a server admin and (effectively) community manager for a small mil-sim team. I don't make any money out of it but I put it on my CV under Personal Projects at the end, because I have done relevant technical work that would interest potential employers.
Now, you're making money out of this, so it is by default a job. I'd think paying taxes on that income would be most of your obligations to the country you're in. For example in the UK you don't have to start a business to sell on eBay, but you still have to report that income.
And if you ever get any trouble for not registering the organization, it would come from the tax agency, not your LinkedIn contacts.
answered Dec 3 '18 at 10:22
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Already having a position as opposed to being unemployed actually makes you a more desirable candidate. As far as putting not-for-profit work on your resume, if the work you do is relevant to the field, there is no reason not to put it there and no one will think less of the experience you gained from it.
answered Dec 3 '18 at 4:13
Victor S
2,831423
Thank you for the answer! Do you think I should put "2015-current" as the timeframe, or should I do "2015-2018"?
– Tobias Barsnes
Dec 3 '18 at 4:16
I'd put the months as part of the timeframe too. If you are still working on it, it will be current otherwise the month you stopped doing work. If you are taking a break and think you will go back to do some more you can still say current.
– Victor S
Dec 3 '18 at 4:22
1
"If the work you do is relevant to the field", Yes! If its revelant , even if it's not payed, a stage etc. The amount of student sending CV with all the "grocery and casier job" instead of every stage and revelant activity is incredible. It's a must include. Waiting for interview to talk about the "2 years work in the field in short mission" is not a good idea. Because without those informations you may fail the screening and never get into interview.
– user88880
Dec 3 '18 at 9:56
add a comment |
Already having a position as opposed to being unemployed actually makes you a more desirable candidate. As far as putting not-for-profit work on your resume, if the work you do is relevant to the field, there is no reason not to put it there and no one will think less of the experience you gained from it.
answered Dec 3 '18 at 4:13
Victor S
2,831423
Thank you for the answer! Do you think I should put "2015-current" as the timeframe, or should I do "2015-2018"?
– Tobias Barsnes
Dec 3 '18 at 4:16
I'd put the months as part of the timeframe too. If you are still working on it, it will be current otherwise the month you stopped doing work. If you are taking a break and think you will go back to do some more you can still say current.
– Victor S
Dec 3 '18 at 4:22
1
"If the work you do is relevant to the field", Yes! If its revelant , even if it's not payed, a stage etc. The amount of student sending CV with all the "grocery and casier job" instead of every stage and revelant activity is incredible. It's a must include. Waiting for interview to talk about the "2 years work in the field in short mission" is not a good idea. Because without those informations you may fail the screening and never get into interview.
– user88880
Dec 3 '18 at 9:56
add a comment |
Already having a position as opposed to being unemployed actually makes you a more desirable candidate. As far as putting not-for-profit work on your resume, if the work you do is relevant to the field, there is no reason not to put it there and no one will think less of the experience you gained from it.
answered Dec 3 '18 at 4:13
Victor S
2,831423
Already having a position as opposed to being unemployed actually makes you a more desirable candidate. As far as putting not-for-profit work on your resume, if the work you do is relevant to the field, there is no reason not to put it there and no one will think less of the experience you gained from it.
answered Dec 3 '18 at 4:13
Victor S
2,831423
answered Dec 3 '18 at 4:13
Victor S
2,831423
answered Dec 3 '18 at 4:13
Victor S
2,831423
answered Dec 3 '18 at 4:13
Victor S
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2,831423
Thank you for the answer! Do you think I should put "2015-current" as the timeframe, or should I do "2015-2018"?
– Tobias Barsnes
Dec 3 '18 at 4:16
I'd put the months as part of the timeframe too. If you are still working on it, it will be current otherwise the month you stopped doing work. If you are taking a break and think you will go back to do some more you can still say current.
– Victor S
Dec 3 '18 at 4:22
1
"If the work you do is relevant to the field", Yes! If its revelant , even if it's not payed, a stage etc. The amount of student sending CV with all the "grocery and casier job" instead of every stage and revelant activity is incredible. It's a must include. Waiting for interview to talk about the "2 years work in the field in short mission" is not a good idea. Because without those informations you may fail the screening and never get into interview.
– user88880
Dec 3 '18 at 9:56
add a comment |
Thank you for the answer! Do you think I should put "2015-current" as the timeframe, or should I do "2015-2018"?
– Tobias Barsnes
Dec 3 '18 at 4:16
I'd put the months as part of the timeframe too. If you are still working on it, it will be current otherwise the month you stopped doing work. If you are taking a break and think you will go back to do some more you can still say current.
– Victor S
Dec 3 '18 at 4:22
1
"If the work you do is relevant to the field", Yes! If its revelant , even if it's not payed, a stage etc. The amount of student sending CV with all the "grocery and casier job" instead of every stage and revelant activity is incredible. It's a must include. Waiting for interview to talk about the "2 years work in the field in short mission" is not a good idea. Because without those informations you may fail the screening and never get into interview.
– user88880
Dec 3 '18 at 9:56
Thank you for the answer! Do you think I should put "2015-current" as the timeframe, or should I do "2015-2018"?
– Tobias Barsnes
Dec 3 '18 at 4:16
Thank you for the answer! Do you think I should put "2015-current" as the timeframe, or should I do "2015-2018"?
– Tobias Barsnes
Dec 3 '18 at 4:16
I'd put the months as part of the timeframe too. If you are still working on it, it will be current otherwise the month you stopped doing work. If you are taking a break and think you will go back to do some more you can still say current.
– Victor S
Dec 3 '18 at 4:22
I'd put the months as part of the timeframe too. If you are still working on it, it will be current otherwise the month you stopped doing work. If you are taking a break and think you will go back to do some more you can still say current.
– Victor S
Dec 3 '18 at 4:22
1
1
"If the work you do is relevant to the field", Yes! If its revelant , even if it's not payed, a stage etc. The amount of student sending CV with all the "grocery and casier job" instead of every stage and revelant activity is incredible. It's a must include. Waiting for interview to talk about the "2 years work in the field in short mission" is not a good idea. Because without those informations you may fail the screening and never get into interview.
– user88880
Dec 3 '18 at 9:56
"If the work you do is relevant to the field", Yes! If its revelant , even if it's not payed, a stage etc. The amount of student sending CV with all the "grocery and casier job" instead of every stage and revelant activity is incredible. It's a must include. Waiting for interview to talk about the "2 years work in the field in short mission" is not a good idea. Because without those informations you may fail the screening and never get into interview.
– user88880
Dec 3 '18 at 9:56
add a comment |
Resumes are sales tools. You're selling yourself by showing off your skills, accomplishments, and experience. If the time you've spent on this project contributes to skills or experience that's relevant to the jobs you're going after, then you should absolutely include it on your resume.
Of course, resumes have to be accurate. You don't want to pass this organization off as a legitimate company if it isn't, which is why stuff like this is sometimes listed in a "personal projects" or "other relevant experience" section, separate from your actual employment history. This way, you can show off what you've accomplished without causing confusion.
Think of it this way: Are you applying for jobs in web development, marketing, and graphic design? If yes, then recruiters will care about those aspects of this project. I'm assuming you're not applying for jobs where you'd be responsible for registering and administrating the legal aspects of a company's status - so, people will generally not care about how (or if) you did that for a side project like this.
answered Dec 3 '18 at 13:25
dwizum
11.7k52744
add a comment |
Resumes are sales tools. You're selling yourself by showing off your skills, accomplishments, and experience. If the time you've spent on this project contributes to skills or experience that's relevant to the jobs you're going after, then you should absolutely include it on your resume.
Of course, resumes have to be accurate. You don't want to pass this organization off as a legitimate company if it isn't, which is why stuff like this is sometimes listed in a "personal projects" or "other relevant experience" section, separate from your actual employment history. This way, you can show off what you've accomplished without causing confusion.
Think of it this way: Are you applying for jobs in web development, marketing, and graphic design? If yes, then recruiters will care about those aspects of this project. I'm assuming you're not applying for jobs where you'd be responsible for registering and administrating the legal aspects of a company's status - so, people will generally not care about how (or if) you did that for a side project like this.
answered Dec 3 '18 at 13:25
dwizum
11.7k52744
add a comment |
Resumes are sales tools. You're selling yourself by showing off your skills, accomplishments, and experience. If the time you've spent on this project contributes to skills or experience that's relevant to the jobs you're going after, then you should absolutely include it on your resume.
Of course, resumes have to be accurate. You don't want to pass this organization off as a legitimate company if it isn't, which is why stuff like this is sometimes listed in a "personal projects" or "other relevant experience" section, separate from your actual employment history. This way, you can show off what you've accomplished without causing confusion.
Think of it this way: Are you applying for jobs in web development, marketing, and graphic design? If yes, then recruiters will care about those aspects of this project. I'm assuming you're not applying for jobs where you'd be responsible for registering and administrating the legal aspects of a company's status - so, people will generally not care about how (or if) you did that for a side project like this.
answered Dec 3 '18 at 13:25
dwizum
11.7k52744
Resumes are sales tools. You're selling yourself by showing off your skills, accomplishments, and experience. If the time you've spent on this project contributes to skills or experience that's relevant to the jobs you're going after, then you should absolutely include it on your resume.
Of course, resumes have to be accurate. You don't want to pass this organization off as a legitimate company if it isn't, which is why stuff like this is sometimes listed in a "personal projects" or "other relevant experience" section, separate from your actual employment history. This way, you can show off what you've accomplished without causing confusion.
Think of it this way: Are you applying for jobs in web development, marketing, and graphic design? If yes, then recruiters will care about those aspects of this project. I'm assuming you're not applying for jobs where you'd be responsible for registering and administrating the legal aspects of a company's status - so, people will generally not care about how (or if) you did that for a side project like this.
answered Dec 3 '18 at 13:25
dwizum
11.7k52744
answered Dec 3 '18 at 13:25
dwizum
11.7k52744
answered Dec 3 '18 at 13:25
dwizum
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answered Dec 3 '18 at 13:25
dwizum
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11.7k52744
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tl;dr: If it pays taxable money, it's a job.
I'm also a server admin and (effectively) community manager for a small mil-sim team. I don't make any money out of it but I put it on my CV under Personal Projects at the end, because I have done relevant technical work that would interest potential employers.
Now, you're making money out of this, so it is by default a job. I'd think paying taxes on that income would be most of your obligations to the country you're in. For example in the UK you don't have to start a business to sell on eBay, but you still have to report that income.
And if you ever get any trouble for not registering the organization, it would come from the tax agency, not your LinkedIn contacts.
answered Dec 3 '18 at 10:22
rath
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tl;dr: If it pays taxable money, it's a job.
I'm also a server admin and (effectively) community manager for a small mil-sim team. I don't make any money out of it but I put it on my CV under Personal Projects at the end, because I have done relevant technical work that would interest potential employers.
Now, you're making money out of this, so it is by default a job. I'd think paying taxes on that income would be most of your obligations to the country you're in. For example in the UK you don't have to start a business to sell on eBay, but you still have to report that income.
And if you ever get any trouble for not registering the organization, it would come from the tax agency, not your LinkedIn contacts.
answered Dec 3 '18 at 10:22
rath
17.2k145386
add a comment |
tl;dr: If it pays taxable money, it's a job.
I'm also a server admin and (effectively) community manager for a small mil-sim team. I don't make any money out of it but I put it on my CV under Personal Projects at the end, because I have done relevant technical work that would interest potential employers.
Now, you're making money out of this, so it is by default a job. I'd think paying taxes on that income would be most of your obligations to the country you're in. For example in the UK you don't have to start a business to sell on eBay, but you still have to report that income.
And if you ever get any trouble for not registering the organization, it would come from the tax agency, not your LinkedIn contacts.
answered Dec 3 '18 at 10:22
rath
17.2k145386
tl;dr: If it pays taxable money, it's a job.
I'm also a server admin and (effectively) community manager for a small mil-sim team. I don't make any money out of it but I put it on my CV under Personal Projects at the end, because I have done relevant technical work that would interest potential employers.
Now, you're making money out of this, so it is by default a job. I'd think paying taxes on that income would be most of your obligations to the country you're in. For example in the UK you don't have to start a business to sell on eBay, but you still have to report that income.
And if you ever get any trouble for not registering the organization, it would come from the tax agency, not your LinkedIn contacts.
answered Dec 3 '18 at 10:22
rath
17.2k145386
answered Dec 3 '18 at 10:22
rath
17.2k145386
answered Dec 3 '18 at 10:22
rath
17.2k145386
answered Dec 3 '18 at 10:22
rath
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17.2k145386
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The organisation might never have been official but is it traceable? What happens if you google the name? Because any prospective employer will check that long before they worry about it being "official"
– Borgh
Dec 3 '18 at 10:01