Interviewing for a finance/accounting job today.

11 Comments

1. Jennifer ShoffnerFebruary 16,2023 at 2:45PM UTC

   If it gets brought up, explain how you have managed the work in the past and how you keep it from interfering with your daily grind.

2. Maegan, Nike Sales Rep & Career CoachFebruary 16,2023 at 3:47PM UTC

   Agree with the first comment . You can also speak to what you’ve learned from them and how it’s positively impacted your 9-5 work

3. Stephanie Malcom, MBAFebruary 16,2023 at 4:31PM UTC

   Personally, I do not list any side hustles on a professional resume. Your professional resume should be tailored toward the position you want to attain. You may have many resumes, but side hustles are just that, side hustles. They come and go!

4. Cyndi RosenblattFebruary 16,2023 at 6:41PM UTC

   In this specific case it sounds like the side hustles are directly relevant, so perfectly appropriate for them to be listed. My side hustle definitely played into a couple of job offers and eventually I was making enough to stop doing all the extra work. If that's part of the goal, in addition to reassuring the hiring manager that you've always kept it separate from your primary job and are still able to accommodate overtime when needed (if anyone even asks- because it usually doesn't come up in my experience), mention that you're looking forward to the day when your career is at a point where you won't need a side hustle.

5. Paulla Fetzek, MSEdFebruary 17,2023 at 1:25PM UTC

   Hello!

   I've been at my current job almost 20 years - and for 10 of them I've also had a "side hustle".

   I have a degree in teaching and this is my life's passion. It's not, however, what my 30+ year career has been focused on.

   My "hustle" is being an Independent Tutor. I've absolutely loved it and I list it on my resume right below my current job. I have no problem explaining to anyone who asks what it's about and why I do it.

   I list it because I believe it shows my diversity, the fact I'm professionally multi-faceted, and that I'm not afraid to pursue what I love to do while at the same time working and using the many talents/skills I've developed.

6. BeaBoss988740February 18,2023 at 1:58PM UTC

   This is similar to my situation. I work in accounting, and am interviewing for accounting/financial analyst positions. My side/part time work (I don't label it as "side hustle" on my resume) is assisting small businesses and high net worth individuals with accounting-related tasks/projects. It shows what I enjoy doing and am passionate about.

7. AnonymousFebruary 17,2023 at 2:16PM UTC

   It depends on what you do in your full time job. Is it the same industry? If so, most corporations will ask you to stop this kind of work due to a conflict in interest. if is totally separate, I would remove them from your resume and wait for legal or compliance to ask you if you do any other work.

8. AnonymousFebruary 19,2023 at 3:15PM UTC

   I’d be interested in hearing what would be a conflict of interest as many accountants and bookkeepers have clients in one industry. In most cases it’s preferable.

9. GirlBossanova934974February 19,2023 at 2:42PM UTC

   As an Accountant-Finance person myself, I would say you could leave side-hustles on your resume if they had to do with things like income tax preparation and tax preparation as a whole. Anything beyond that, I would take off your resume. Your employer may become concerned you are doing full time work on the side. You don't have much to gain by telling people this.

10. AnonymousFebruary 19,2023 at 7:18PM UTC

    Find out if the company allows this before addressing. If they do not then you might have to give up the side hustle for the new role.

11. Crystal HowellFebruary 19,2023 at 8:41PM UTC

    It shouldn't be on the resume, as talking points. Never volunteer