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#1 Interview-Based Self-Employed Resume Service

You Ran the Show.
Now Prove...
You Can Join One.

We position your experience as an asset, not a risk.

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WHAT EMPLOYERS THINK Owner / Founder Self-Employed, 2018-2024 "Can they take direction?" "Will they stick around?" "Are they a team player?" "Will they get bored here?" Flight Risk "Too independent" → WHAT WE MAKE THEM SEE Business Operations Leader Full P&L responsibility "Self-starter who delivers" "Understands full business" "Proven problem solver" "Ready for this chapter" Right Fit "Valuable experience" ✗ THEY THINK "Flight risk" "Too independent" "Can't take direction" Passed Over → ✓ WE SHOW "Self-starter" "Full P&L experience" "Proven problem solver" Right Fit Your business experience becomes a corporate asset P&L Mgmt Operations Leadership
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What is a self-employed resume service?

Resume Target's self-employed resume service uses a 60 or 90-minute 1-on-1 interview to translate your entrepreneurial experience into corporate language — addressing the "flight risk" concern by reframing your P&L responsibility, client relationships, and operational expertise as exactly what employers need: a self-starter who understands the full business.

What Employers Worry About

Self-employment comes with baggage in the eyes of corporate recruiters.
We address these concerns before they become rejections.

HIRING MANAGER THINKS... "Can they take direction?" "Will they stick around?" "Are they a team player?" "Will they get bored here?" "Why did their business fail?" YOUR RESUME RESPONDS... Collaborated with 20+ clients on their terms Ready for this chapter — clear career narrative Worked with vendors, contractors, partners Excited to focus deeply, not juggle everything Strategic choice, not a fallback We address every concern before they can say no.

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Your Business Experience
Is an Asset

Running a business taught you skills most employees never develop. We translate them into corporate language.

  • You Understand P&L: You've managed budgets, controlled costs, and driven revenue. Most employees only see their piece — you've seen the whole picture.
  • You've Worn Every Hat: Sales, marketing, operations, finance — you've done it all. That breadth is valuable in any organization.
  • You're Self-Motivated: No one told you to show up. You built something from nothing. That drive doesn't disappear.
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WHAT YOU ACTUALLY LEARNED P&L Management Client Relationships Sales & Marketing Operations Problem Solving Vendor Management Self-Motivation Most employees never develop these skills. You have them all.

How We Frame
Your Self-Employment

The key is positioning your entrepreneurial experience as relevant corporate experience — because it is.

  • Corporate Language: "Owner" becomes "Managed all aspects of operations for growing business"
  • Transferable Achievements: Client acquisition, revenue growth, operational efficiency — all translate
  • Team Experience: Working with clients, vendors, contractors — you collaborated constantly
  • The Narrative: Why corporate? Why now? We craft a compelling, honest story
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YOU SAY WE WRITE "I ran my own business" "Full P&L responsibility for $500K operation" "I handled everything" "Led sales, operations, and client delivery for 20+ active accounts" "I worked with clients" "Built and maintained relationships with enterprise stakeholders" Same experience. Corporate language.

This Service Is For You If...

Business Owner / Founder: You ran your own company and now want to join an established organization.
Independent Consultant: You've been consulting and now want a full-time corporate position.
Freelancer Going Full-Time: You've worked independently and want the stability of employment.
Gig Economy Transition: You've done contract work and want to move to permanent employment.
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Frequently Asked Questions

My business failed — how do I address that?

Honestly but strategically. Many businesses close for reasons beyond the owner's control. We focus on what you learned and accomplished, not why it ended.

Should I list my business as "CEO" or something less intimidating?

We'll discuss what works best for your target roles. Sometimes "Principal" or "Managing Director" lands better than "Founder/CEO" depending on the audience.

What if I want to keep consulting as a backup?

Your resume should signal full commitment to corporate employment. Hedging makes employers nervous. You can always return to consulting later.

Will my salary expectations be a problem?

This is a conversation for interviews, not resumes. But yes, transitioning entrepreneurs sometimes need to calibrate expectations. Focus on the opportunity.

I was self-employed for 10+ years. Is that too long?

Not necessarily. Long self-employment shows commitment and success. We frame it as a substantial career chapter with transferable skills.

Do you help with LinkedIn too?

Yes. LinkedIn Optimization is available as an add-on. Your LinkedIn should tell the same story as your resume — ready for corporate.

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