Are you very talented at putting together resumes? Maybe you’re really proud of your own resume, and you’re also someone that your friends and family go to when they need a new resume or an updated resume. Looking for a remote writing job that is a little outside the box?
If this sounds like you, you may want to consider working at home as a resume writer!
You may not realize it, but resume writing is a skill and there are lots of ways to work from home doing it.
You could either go to work for a resume company that uses freelancers to create resumes for their clients, or you could start your own resume-writing business.
In this post, I’m going to share with you a list of resources to get you the skills you need to begin writing resumes professionally, companies I know about that hire freelance resume writers, and then we will talk some about starting your own resume-writing business.
Where to Get Trained as a Resume Writer
If you’re new to resume writing or want to improve your skills, there are several resume writing training programs that teach you how to become a resume writer.
Many companies and organizations offer courses that cover resume formatting, keyword optimization, applicant tracking systems (ATS), and career coaching techniques.
Training can be especially useful if you plan to freelance, work for a resume-writing service, or start your own business! Some programs even offer certifications that can boost your credibility and attract more clients.
Probably the best place to start is The National Resume Writers’ Association. They offer a Certified Professional Resume Writer program as well as webinars on resume writing techniques.
Resume Writing Academy also provides in-depth training, including a Certified Master Resume Writer credential.
Do you need a more flexible learning approach? If so, you’d probably be best off to consider sites like Udemy, Coursera, and LinkedIn Learning so you can go at your own pace. They have affordable courses on resume writing and career coaching.
You may not think you need training, but it CAN help you create higher-quality resumes for people that get results, and these results can get you more work/clients.
Where to Get Paid For Writing Resumes
Work For a Resume Writing Service
If you are looking for steady, ongoing work from home resume writing jobs, you can work at home for a resume writing service. This will offer stability where working as a freelance resume writer wouldn’t necessarily, unless you had a steady stream of clients.
Some companies that hire resume writers include:
ResumeSpice – They hire experienced resume writers to create professional resumes and LinkedIn profiles for their clients.
Talent Inc. – They own TopResume and a few other resume writing brands, so they are occasionally needing resume writers.
TopStack Resume – Write resumes for TopStack’s clients and get paid after the clients approve your resumes.
IMPACT Group – This company hires remote career coaches to help people with resumes and job transitions.
Do Freelance Resume Writing On Marketplaces & Gig Sites
Freelance resume writing is the way to go if you want to set your own rates and work on your own schedule as a resume writer. The freelancing platforms below also make it easy to connect with clients.
Fiverr – You can set up a gig on Fiverr offering your resume writing services. While you start with something simple for just $5, the upsells on Fiverr and add-on services are where the real money is at. Some sellers can earn $50 to $200 per resume.
Upwork – You can use this site to find one-time or ongoing resume writing projects, plus set your own hourly or fixed rates for your time.
PeoplePerHour – This site is very similar to Upwork, connecting freelancers with clients.
Freelancer – Another site that’s similar to Upwork. You can offer resume writing gigs here through project-based bidding.
I have more places for freelance writers to find gigs listed if you want additional options!
Start a Resume Writing Business
If you want to be in complete control of your time spent, rates charged, and clients you work with, starting a resume writing business from the ground up is always an option!
Obviously this will require self-marketing and that can be tough, but it can also be very profitable if you do it right.
With your own writing business, you’ll need to create a website that showcases your services, your prices, and any testimonials (you can get these pretty easily by doing free or discounted work for friends and family).
You could also offer LinkedIn profile optimization as an add-on for extra income for your business!
Advertise your services locally or on Facebook in community or job-seeker groups where it’s allowed. LinkedIn is another place where you can search for clients.
Work as a Career Coach Instead
Career coaching is another job option to consider, instead of just straight resume writing.
Career coaches help people with resumes, job searches, and also interview prep! It is a specialized field and a great option if you want to expand your services beyond just resume creation.
People can now use ChatGPT and other AI to whip up a quick resume (although the quality of these resumes is usually not going to be as good as what you’d get from a human), so it’s smart to expand your service offerings to include other things, making it of more value.
If you’re interested in career coaching, some companies that hire them include:
IMPACT Group – (Also listed above) – Hires career coaches to help guide job seekers.
The Muse – They offer coaching services, and this includes resume reviews.
Find My Profession – They sometimes hire career coaches to help clients with resumes and job strategies.
Sell Digital Resume Templates & Online Courses For Resume Creation
If you don’t want to write resumes for individuals, you can create digital products (essentially templates people can use and then fill in their own personal details) and then generate passive income!
Or, you could create an online course that teaches people how to create their own resumes, step-by-step, and then upload that to sell over and over again on Udemy or a site like it.
If you go the route of digital resume creation, I highly recommend this free workshop by Gold City Ventures that explains what is involved in creating digital printables to sell.
Another slightly outside-the-box idea is to offer resume critiques! This keeps you from actually having to write a person’s resume. Instead, you will just help them make theirs better. You could do this via email or Zoom.
It could be something you could add to your service offerings if you decide to start a resume writing business.
In Conclusion
There is still money to be made in resume creation. You can work for a company, freelance, or start your own business. Not everyone is OK with AI-generated content and WILL pay to have a human do the work.
Good luck!
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Good luck to you!
Anna Thurman is a work at home blogger and mom of two. She has been researching and reviewing remote jobs for over 14 years. Her findings are published weekly here at Real Ways to Earn.