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DancingGirl 1523 reads
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So I'm having to do a resume for one of my classes. If anyone ever asks me, I'm a dancer. On this resume, I put "Independent Entertainment Consultant". Does that sound cheesy or too vague? Can you think of something that sounds better than this?

Here are a couple of the skills I have learned in the past few years:

Dancer: How to walk in six-inch heels and not fall over. While drunk.

Escort: How to subtly tell men that anal is not on the menu

What skills have YOU picked up in the hobby? ;)

Acheron569 reads

Hmmm, well, young lady, looking at your resume, you seem qualified to be a physical therapist, a fitness instructor, an interpretive artist, a customer relations representative, a model, and a media relations consultant.

Best of luck. W.

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Amanditas_Agent564 reads

"Independent Entertainment Consultant" sounds something like "I'm-not-saying-so-you-can-guess-what"

If I was questioning you, I'd jump all over that, starting with, "OK, what did you actually DO each & every day of the last month?  Take your time, here's a calendar."

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WillHammerYou338 reads

I'd just use Entertainment Consultant.

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SweetJaneHR367 reads

It's what you do!  The "how" is open to interpretation.

Related Link: Therapy with Jane.

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DancingGirl351 reads

Well what do you suggest? I've got to put something that I've been doing for the past few years.

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dreamweaver7326 reads

...I say I'm a dancer.'

Since you apparently have no issues saying that to 'anyone' then I am perplexed as to why you would not simply not state on your class resume that you are a 'Dancer'.  




-- Modified on 6/12/2008 8:23:43 AM

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Amanditas_Agent587 reads

student or investor are good.   Lots of ladies are putting money away, and if you aren't, you should be.  Remember, you have to support me in our old age!

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RhymesWithOrange519 reads

If you don't want to talk about it, don't put it on the resume especially for a class assignment.  Trying to come up with a cute title will just draw attention to it and you will end up having to explain what you mean.  If you are willing to explain it, you might as well be honest and just put Escort.  If not, just leave it off.

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OneGent1230 reads

I agree. Also, if it's just a class assignment that won't be used in a real job/position search, but you have to justify a resume gap, you can always lie rather than be vague. Any number of waitressing, retail, or receptionist jobs may be too boring for anyone to follow up on for class assignments. Otherwise, you can always come up with a job you would be doing for a family member's or friend's business.

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Alias-Queen268 reads

that's the problem with any sort of 'consultant', or 'dancer' - all widely understood to = "provider", and you want to pick your audiences carefully for that.



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Oldmember716 reads

..."student"?  If you are taking a class, that's what you are.  Nobody can debate that!!!

-- Modified on 6/12/2008 4:18:02 AM

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mrfisher303 reads

"Investor" has a nice touch.

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hungry1951612 reads

It's only a class assignment. Lie your ass off. Tell them anything you want. Tell them you were the Mayor of Intercourse, Pennsylvania. (A real city, by the way)

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DoctorGonzo478 reads

Hello again, hungry :)

I've been there as well. That's my Z cap in the corner of the photo:) Amish country.

And getting back on track...

as for you, young lady... there were several good responses from the serious to the silly, and to add my 2 cents, a simple "I'm working my way through school doing temp work and odd jobs" is a real good non-answer answer :P


-- Modified on 6/12/2008 5:05:30 PM

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Chuck Darwin98 reads

I know where I'm going!

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BizzaroSuperdude288 reads

I helped a young lady dancer with her resume - and network into an internship which led to a position with a start-up - please PM me and I would be more than willing to help you - there are ways to word stuff that will look good

Depending on your age- you might not be expected to have anything more than summer jobs - or minimum wage jobs.... however - some creative writing can help.

as I say PM me.

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philly22815182 reads

Your resume should relect what you do,  e-mail me and we can work it out and make it smooth for you.

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Sugarladocque211 reads

hotel inspector works for some.........

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