My new resumé

[winters in buffalo]

See I was thinking about ditching the non-related jobs. But what would I put in there to explain the time-gap between design related jobs?

That's a tough call. You want to show that you were doing something, but I don't think the other jobs add any useful information.

I'd stick to just the design jobs, and really put some thought into showing what you accomplished while you were there.

[Jigga]

See I was thinking about ditching the non-related jobs. But what would I put in there to explain the time-gap between design related jobs?

Joe's right. To that end, you could maybe go with a functional/reverse chronological hybrid resume rather than just the reverse chronological. That puts the focus more on what you've done rather than where/how long you've worked and provides the added benefit of kinda helping play down gaps in your work history, too.

My resume sucks, as evident by the fact I don't get called for interviews, but trust me on this one

[Mings]

Another question? Is it wise to put my own "company" on there? Basically the freelance stuff I have done for pay. It would show design skills and illustrator skills, but I don't know how wise it is to show self employment so to speak.

[winters in buffalo]

Another question? Is it wise to put my own "company" on there? Basically the freelance stuff I have done for pay. It would show design skills and illustrator skills, but I don't know how wise it is to show self employment so to speak.

As long as the work is relevant, yes.