I have a question on how I should list my most recent job history on my resume.  I spent 7 years with 1 company, then I took a job which didn't work out and we mutually parted ways after just 5 months, for the past year and a half, I've been doing handyman type work.  Now, I'm in computer training school and looking to change careers into the IT field.

My question is this, how do I list my self employment work?  Or should I not even bother since it wouldn't be relevant to any jobs I'd be seeking?  If I don't list it, how do I explain the gap in my employment?

Any advice would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks in advance,

Dan

Here is my current resume:

QUALIFICATIONS

§  6+ years experience in customer service, sales, and sales management

§  An organized and detail oriented manager, able to prioritize and delegate tasks effectively to ensure timely project completion within a team environment

§  A top sales performer

§  Proficient in Microsoft Windows 95/ 98/ 2000/XP, MS Office 2003/2007(Word, Excel, Outlook, Publisher, Power Point), Internet Explorer, Adobe Acrobat, Adobe PhotoShop

EDUCATION

§  The XXXXX Institute, XXXXXX, NJ; Computer Networking & Security

§  XXXXX County College, XXXXXX, NJ; Liberal Arts

§  XXXX High School - XXXXXX, NJ

EMPLOYMENT HISTORY

               5/06 – Pres    Self Employed

               1/06 – 5/06    Project /Program Manager, xxxxxxxxxx, Inc