Does owning a computer company (fixing comp. and networks) count as exp?

If I work full time in the financial sector but I also own a business that fixes computer, networks, blah blah

Would IT jobs consider that job experience?

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YuckTheFankees wrote: »

If I work full time in the financial sector but I also own a business that fixes computer, networks, blah blah

Would IT jobs consider that job experience?

Yes, I would not see why not.

Of course, do not be surprised to get interview questions regarding what you claimed you did at that job.

Akaricloud

I think it really depends on what kind of experience you're trying to make it count for and how the business was run.

Were you doing any of the work or just managing it? What would you put for a job title on your resume for it?

Plantwiz

YuckTheFankees wrote: »

If I work full time in the financial sector but I also own a business that fixes computer, networks, blah blah

Would IT jobs consider that job experience?

It is experience.

But only as much as you actually do, will it count as 'experience'.

If you are a board swapper (upgrading ram) or just cleaning off virus/worm infections, than it is not really a 'consulting' company. If you are helping to build networks, recommend server and service solutions, backups, equipment upgrades (or downgrades in some cases), etc... than you'd have more of a consulting experince you could list.

So, there is nothing bad about being a 'fix-it' shop. Just know what you 'are' and what you are not when you promote yourself.

YuckTheFankees

thank you for all the responses

nikgowing

ok good it can be considered

MickQ

Plantwiz wrote: »

It is experience.

But only as much as you actually do, will it count as 'experience'.

So, there is nothing bad about being a 'fix-it' shop. Just know what you 'are' and what you are not when you promote yourself.

Yup, just as flying in a plane doesn't mean you're experienced at flying planes.
You have experience in what you do.

ITdude

Don't forget also, if the potential job that you are looking for requires good customer facing skills, then it is entirely possible to use your experience as a company owner in that regard along with your technical experience.....