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Do I put self employment in employer's history on application form?

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Bear1984 · 18/07/2011 17:47

Hi, just a quick question. I know I should put it down as I've been self employed for a year now, and it helps my application for this role as it has relevant experience, but the only problem is, that in the employer's history, for the current/last employer, it asks for my starting salary and latest/leaving salary. I don't really have one, as it varies so much, and I don't have a per hour wage really either because of the line of work I'm in. DP thinks I shouldn't mention it and just go with my last actual employer as I'm not employed, I'm self-employed, but I think it will look silly if I've mentioned I run a business but then have no evidence to show it. Any suggestions of what I should do? It's just the salary bit really that has stumped me, as I've not really made a lot of money in my first year as I've only just started out and I was finishing a degree at the same time. Thanks for any advice!

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supadupapupascupa · 18/07/2011 17:49

you are employed so definitely mention it. if you can't answer the question specifics then don't put 'variable'.

it is only meant as a guide to your experience for the person interviewing you, and they will ask for more details if it is relevant anyway.

Bear1984 · 18/07/2011 18:18

Thank you! Will do.

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supadupapupascupa · 18/07/2011 18:29

should have said .....don't, put 'variable' instead

sorry, reads badly

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