Listing "Freelance" as experience?

sanitybreaks

So far I have 2 I.T positions as work-study student. Those positions entailed imaging computers, deploying them throughout all facilities owned by my county. I repaired computer components, replaced hard drives, etc. I was also introduced to SCCM and Active Directory.

But the thing is, I will be graduating in December and currently have no I.T role. I will have an Associates in I.T and my A+ by end of year.

So, right now, I am just sharpening my skills by running Microsoft Server 2016 labs through Virtual Box, so I can practice up on Active Directory. I am also watching educational videos on SCCM and Active Directory. I managed to let my neighbors allow me to fix their laptops as well. Question is:
Could I list this as recent I.T experience on my resume as maybe "Freelance I.T Technician"? 

I am looking to get into Help Desk and expand from their.

Thanks.

JDMurray

How about something more technical, such as Consulting or Independent IT technician?

The word "freelance" is a bit too vague and old fashion for me.

sanitybreaks

JDMurray said:

How about something more technical, such as Consulting or Independent IT technician?

The word "freelance" is a bit too vague and old fashion for me.

Ahh, Touchè. I haven't thought about that. Would it give me a higher chance of landing a help desk role?

Thanks

Neil86

Absolutely! That is actual experience you can place on a resume. I'm not sure if I would put it in as "freelance", though either. You could just add it as experience and explain that it was a work-study gig during the interview process. If you don't "technically" have a title, maybe ask who you report to what it could be considered as (Computer Service Tech, etc.) and let them know you'd like to use it on a resume. Also, a letter of recommendation could be helpful, just have to ask.

Sounds like you have a nice plan and got some great experience, good luck!

JDMurray

In landing a job? No, not at all. But at this point, you are just trying to be invited into a first-round interview with a hiring manager. Upgrading any trite expressions on your resume/CV could certainly help get your (virtual) foot into the interview room's door. Once in the interview, it's all about your presentation, presentation, and presentation.

sanitybreaks

JDMurray said:

In landing a job? No, not at all. But at this point, you are just trying to be invited into a first-round interview with a hiring manager. Upgrading any trite expressions on your resume/CV could certainly help get your (virtual) foot into the interview room's door. Once in the interview, it's all about your presentation, presentation, and presentation.

Dress nice and ace the interview right?

JDMurray

Well, when I remote-interview candidates for cybersecurity analyst jobs, I don't use webcams. Looks shouldn't matter--especially with 100% WfH positions. Nicely dressing doesn't solve my work problems. Take that for what you think it's worth.

sanitybreaks

JDMurray said:

Well, when I remote-interview candidates for cybersecurity analyst jobs, I don't use webcams. Looks shouldn't matter--especially with 100% WfH positions. Nicely dressing doesn't solve my work problems. Take that for what you think it's worth.

Touchè