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That should work :)
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David, I'm 37 years old, but look a bit young. That pic is maybe 3 years old. Aged quite a bit since, and probably even more over the last week.
And yes, the purpose of the running sidebar IS branding (going for a marketing position, after all). I know my resume is a little unorthodox, but then again, so is my experience. I could manage IT, operations, quality management... and probably do many things in travel/tourism, and maybe photography. Right now, I have two applications in and I don't feel at all confident. My goal is two per day, while I try to get more involved in social media, and spread the word as much as I can.

So, David, are you in IT or web development?

Kelly, I was... 20 in that pic, i believe. At the time I worked as a special effects makeup artist. I put on that makeup myself in less than an hour. Usually prosthetics and a bald cap would take several hours and two people, but I had a party to get to (which is why it looks so hack).

I'm lucky to have people encouraging me and helping me through this. Thank you.
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Matt, I am in IT management. I also have developed several websites for multiple companies and for my current employer. I figured you were around 37 since you graduated in 99. I wasn't saying you are too young, just the picture looks young. That could be a positive for companies looking for a fresh, young, new talent. For others they might view you as being too young. You could always have two images depending on the company you are applying to.
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Matt,

About when I turned 38, I realized that my days of having or needing a boss were over. It wasn't so much that I was a business man, in fact by most definitions I wasn't even close. But working for myself was the only way to go. I've compared what I did to jumping off the gangplank while needing to learn to swim before you hit the water. And during that first year, well, I almost "drowned". But 22 years later I'm still at it. I highly recommend it for any resourceful and creative person who feels the same way. Maybe not without real planning, (and I recommend more preparation than I gave it!) But when I read your resume, I see the type of versatility that is simpatico with people who do create their own jobs in their own companies.

Regardless, hang in there. There is always a market for talented people although finding the right employer who recognizing those talents may seem tough, that's where you want to be anyway.

My Best,
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Thank you for the encouragement.

Yes, I suppose I could do my own thing... I just don't know what that is.
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Thanks to Kelly and Tim's help, I redid my resume :

Two versions going out
Web/Marketing
Travel/Tourism

then I'll be working on a localization-centric resume, as well as an IT one.
Localization most likely means me moving out of the area.
IT jobs are more plentiful, but I can't say I'm qualified to do crazy technical things. And I probably won't be happy fixing other people's IT issues. I have issues fixing my own.
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More than 2 weeks in... over a dozen applications submitted. Several websites carrying my info and resume...... and not a word. :(
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It is hard but you have to stay positive, be persistent, and be patient. Once you do get an interview make sure to send a thank you note for the interview.
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