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NotRainingToday · 30/12/2022 18:12

In addition to my main job, I have been doing consultancy work for another company for the last couple of years.

I'm re-writing my CV in the hope of applying for a more senior job later in the year. Should I write it on my CV, or does that just seem weird?

FWIW, my current employer knows I do it, so there isn't a secret to keep. I'm just wondering whether it would come across as a positive, or not?

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Danikm151 · 30/12/2022 18:13

Definitely put it on. It’s experience you have.
If consulting it means you have a high level of knowledge 🙂

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CharlotteSometimes1 · 30/12/2022 18:15

A CV is not the place to underplay your experience.

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thesandwich · 30/12/2022 18:16

How relevant are the skills / knowledge used in your consultancy work to what you plan to apply for?

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JanglyBeads · 30/12/2022 18:17

I don't see why you wouldn't?

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NotRainingToday · 30/12/2022 18:29

Thanks everyone. The skills are relevant and so is the sector, so it looks like a 'yes'.

In which case....where to put it? I currently have current role, previous role (at same company), other roles in reverse chronological order. I don't want to put it first as it might look like I'd left my current company.

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Hahahahohoho · 30/12/2022 19:20

Make sure you make it clear that you did the two jobs at the same time - you don't want to make it look like a typo

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JanglyBeads · 31/12/2022 07:28

Label it something like Additional Employment?

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watchfulwishes · 31/12/2022 07:31

Either have a section labelled 'consultancy' or amend 'current role' to 'current roles' and put it directly under your main job with clear dates.

You are overthinking this!

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Hahahahohoho · 31/12/2022 08:22

Draw attention to it in your covering letter to explain.

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