How do I explain away my 4 years in online adult on my resume?

[clickhappy]

Im going to go back into the work force and for the past 4 years Ive worked in adult and I dont know how to put that on my resume or explain it away.

I guess I could say that I sold shit on ebay and make a fake website selling items on ebay, and then just tell the interviewer that it slowed down and Im going back to work.
Or say I was taking care of a sick relative for the past few years.
Any other ideas?

[Thrawn$]

say you were doing marketing affiliate business online

[stickyfingerz]

Internet marketing, design, media production, and consultation. Thats my official non adult job description.

[StuartD]

online marketing, advertising and promotions.
website creation and management.
internet traffic management.

and so on.

[Altwebdesign]

good question
Id probably stick it in and juts be truthful or put it down as some sort of adult affiliate program promoting or soemthing

no idea really

[Web Lass]

Internet marketing, design, media production, and consultation. Thats my official non adult job description.

Yep, that's about what my non-adult job description is as well. And most companies have a non-adult business name you can use, and all of my former employers understand that I may use them as a reference for non-adult work as well.

[marketsmart]

Internet marketing, design, media production, and consultation. Thats my official non adult job description.

[pussyluver]

Say it like it is. Pornographer has a nice ring to it.

[gandalfuy]

online marketing, advertising and promotions.
website creation and management.
internet traffic management.

and so on.

this is a good one :P

[TheLegacy]

christ man - if you cant figure out a good reason you shouldnt be getting a job in the mainstream world when more tougher decisions are to be made.

actually I found some mainstream companies respect me more for working in the adult industry because they know we are far advanced in knowledge than any one of them.

[L0rdJuni0r]

Internet marketing, design, media production, and consultation. Thats my official non adult job description.

thats what i would say...

[fallenmuffin]

Marketing.

[Jensen]

actually I found some mainstream companies respect me more for working in the adult industry because they know we are far advanced in knowledge than any one of them.

same here.. worked for a mainstream seo company a few years back and they hired me during the interview after mentioning adult.. (I was seriously nervous after mentioning it though)..

[kristin]

Want to see mine? I've had the same issues ...

--Created and implemented online marketing techniques and promotional campaigns. Responsible for monitoring and managing online advertising campaigns as well as using statistical data to ensure ad expenditure maximized ROI.
--Developed and facilitated marketing plans and budgets. Analyzed marketing plans and adjusted strategy and tactics to increase effectiveness.
--Provided strategic input and tactical assistance with the overall R&D, including analysis of industry and competitive trends, and the evaluation of suggestions from sales, marketing and advisory staff.
--Assisted in the full life cycle of product development, from design to implementation, and controlled product branding.
--Provided strategic creative direction and tactical execution of the development all marketing materials. Included assembling and coordinating the efforts of internal and external creative.
--Researched clientele, obtained over fifty corporate clients, negotiated pricing, and maintained all accounts.
--Assisted in the development of sales training materials designed to make Inner Zone programs more successful and understandable for employees.
--Managed all employees and oversaw daily functions as well as long-term projects.
--Managed web-based commerce through the functions of webmaster traffic trades, cross-sells and up-sells on websites, banner placements, website development and updates, and content purchasing.
--Composed and published email newsletters, press releases, web site content, and various written marketing and promotional materials.
--Exclusively accountable for the design, inception, and implementation of trade show booths. Functions included concept design, research, vendor management, construction, supervision of promotional team, and coordination with event personnel.
--Organized entire trade show; the many facets included securing of locale, booth coordination, seminars, entertainment, transportation and lodging for attendees, security, event marketing, and secured funding through corporate sponsorships.

[Altwebdesign]

Want to see mine? I've had the same issues ...

--Created and implemented online marketing techniques and promotional campaigns. Responsible for monitoring and managing online advertising campaigns as well as using statistical data to ensure ad expenditure maximized ROI.
--Developed and facilitated marketing plans and budgets. Analyzed marketing plans and adjusted strategy and tactics to increase effectiveness.
--Provided strategic input and tactical assistance with the overall R&D, including analysis of industry and competitive trends, and the evaluation of suggestions from sales, marketing and advisory staff.
--Assisted in the full life cycle of product development, from design to implementation, and controlled product branding.
--Provided strategic creative direction and tactical execution of the development all marketing materials. Included assembling and coordinating the efforts of internal and external creative.
--Researched clientele, obtained over fifty corporate clients, negotiated pricing, and maintained all accounts.
--Assisted in the development of sales training materials designed to make Inner Zone programs more successful and understandable for employees.
--Managed all employees and oversaw daily functions as well as long-term projects.
--Managed web-based commerce through the functions of webmaster traffic trades, cross-sells and up-sells on websites, banner placements, website development and updates, and content purchasing.
--Composed and published email newsletters, press releases, web site content, and various written marketing and promotional materials.
--Exclusively accountable for the design, inception, and implementation of trade show booths. Functions included concept design, research, vendor management, construction, supervision of promotional team, and coordination with event personnel.
--Organized entire trade show; the many facets included securing of locale, booth coordination, seminars, entertainment, transportation and lodging for attendees, security, event marketing, and secured funding through corporate sponsorships.

Excellent i love it!

[L-Pink]

Make sure the word "fluffer" doesn't appear anywhere on your resume.

[vanillapimp]

I am sure you learned other shit other then plugin holes in those four years!
I been in two years i know how to shoot,take pics, and even edit a little.
I would say just say film/production if they ask.
but i guess that depends on what job you are going for.
But why would you wanna quit anyways! I love my fuckin job

[rowan]

Want to see mine? I've had the same issues ...

--Assisted in the full life cycle of product development, from design to implementation, and controlled product branding.
[...]
--Organized entire trade show; the many facets included securing of locale, booth coordination, seminars, entertainment, transportation and lodging for attendees, security, event marketing, and secured funding through corporate sponsorships.

What happens when they start asking which products you developed or which trade show you organised?

[seven]

What happens when they start asking which products you developed or which trade show you organised?

Exactly. They'll also want to see some of your sites.. not sure nice design and script on gangbang.com site will cut it I say take a month off adult create/develop some maintsream sites to showcase before you go for any interview.

[nancycash]

ok, all posts are ripping,
but what about recommendations from previous work?

[E$_manager]

Im going to go back into the work force and for the past 4 years Ive worked in adult and I dont know how to put that on my resume or explain it away.

I guess I could say that I sold shit on ebay and make a fake website selling items on ebay, and then just tell the interviewer that it slowed down and Im going back to work.
Or say I was taking care of a sick relative for the past few years.
Any other ideas?

If you will work for some IT company you can do it (make a fake site) or you can say you were in coma.

[nastynun]

They won't believe it. My sister went for a bunch of interviews(she works in dental offices) She owns a big ebay store and when asked what she did for work she said "Online Store" they all ask "Oh did you sale porn?". LOL. Good luck

[Basic_man]

Online marketing. And tell them about a fake mainstream industry you would own ..

[Mr. Romance]

say you were doing marketing affiliate business online

not a bad idea...

Mr. Romance

[HpicAnn]

That was exactly the same question that I had !!! Thanks to all of you guys!!

[Z]

Internet consulting

[Edman18]

Online sales and marketing... that's what i say to others .

[Pure Evil]

tell them that you were in prison

[E$_manager]

yes, tell them you were in coma.

[Nismo]

"web development"

[polish_aristocrat]

and I thought your goal was $500 daily at the end of the year

[Manowar]

good question
Id probably stick it in and juts be truthful or put it down as some sort of adult affiliate program promoting or soemthing

no idea really

and then you wouldnt get the job.

[kristin]

What happens when they start asking which products you developed or which trade show you organised?

For various mainstream companies. "Have you ever had an adult company that you consulted for?" Yes, I had one and it was an experience. It is definiately a different atmosphere, but it is very hard work. However, you learn new techniques and marketing ideas because they have more advancements than most mainstream companies.

[gimo33]

christ man - if you cant figure out a good reason you shouldnt be getting a job in the mainstream world when more tougher decisions are to be made.

actually I found some mainstream companies respect me more for working in the adult industry because they know we are far advanced in knowledge than any one of them.

what he said

[OzMan]

... or you can say you were in coma.

Best answer

[u-Bob]

Fighting terrorists all over the world...

[The Heron]

I spent the last four years jerking off and getting paid, can your compensation package compete with that??

[INever]

Maybe get a hgh status friend to say that you were their consultant....

btw, Why are u going back into mainstream?.....

[rip raster]

The other day my 10 year old sister asked me if I had a job....I told her I was a spy

[Dagwolf]

Im going to go back into the work force and for the past 4 years Ive worked in adult and I dont know how to put that on my resume or explain it away.

I guess I could say that I sold shit on ebay and make a fake website selling items on ebay, and then just tell the interviewer that it slowed down and Im going back to work.
Or say I was taking care of a sick relative for the past few years.
Any other ideas?

Tell them you were in prison for killing the last interviewer who didn't hire you.

[RayBonga]

I worked for the CIA.

If anybody tries to check that they will have to kill him

[GrannyDollars]

Tell them you've been a fluffer for gay bareback movies, that will seal the deal for sure.

[Pleasurepays]

"i just don't know what to say or do... so i need to ask GFY" = "i am not worth hiring since i can't be bothered to figure out a simple answer to something soooo important"

[SgtStrider]

just tell them your expertise in the programing side and how you ran a ""buisness"". i dont think you would need to mention the word ""adult"".

[Sarah_Jayne]

I always say internet marketing because it is enough to make most people confused and stop asking questions.