If you are applying for a job, your resume is a critical part of the process. It’s the first thing that potential employers see. And we all know that first impressions count. To stand out from the crowd, you need a top-quality resume that engages the reader’s attention and doesn’t let go.

That’s why so many people are happy to invest in hiring a professional resume writer. They will pay $500 or more for a resume, because this is an investment in their future. A resume that results in getting a better job is worth a fortune. 

Consequently, there’s a huge market for good resume writers. If you get good at this, you can easily make $500 for a job that only takes an hour or two. 

As the name suggests, your job as a resume writer is to produce professional resumes (also known as CVs) for your clients. They will rely on you to present their job qualifications, areas of expertise, and experience in the best way possible.

Writing a resume may not require a lot of writing, but you will spend time learning about the client’s background. You will also research the job market, as well as phrasing sentences that persuade and inform the hiring manager. 

After a while, you will develop the skill-set to organize and write a resume quickly and professionally. You will also become an expert on knowing which phrases work best to showcase qualifications and work experience in a resume.

Writing resumes for individuals offers you the opportunity to help them land a job, in addition to earning money from your writing skills. Resume writing is more engaging and client-facing, because you will work one-on-one with the client. A client hires you to focus on one piece of writing and make it the best piece of work possible.

You can improve your chances of getting hired by becoming a Certified Professional Resume Writer. You must be comfortable interviewing your client via the phone, Zoom or e-mail to compile the right information. 

There are many different places to find work writing resumes. First of all, contact any people you know who fall into these categories:

HR groups

New graduates

Individuals who are looking for new jobs

Business executives

Laid-off individuals

You can also find work on any of the freelance marketplaces, or on jobs sites such as Indeed or Monster. LinkedIn can also be a gold mine for this kind of work. 

As we’ve seen, there’s a lot of potential for good resume writers. But how do you write outstanding resumes your clients will love? Simple...just follow this proven method.

Many people are daunted by the prospect of preparing resumes, but don’t worry—it’s not that hard. There are many free resume builders online to help you, plus lots of free resume templates. For example, you probably have a Google account. So you can use any Google Docs resume template without charge. There are lots of them.

So what should you include in a resume, exactly? Good question...and the answer is ‘less than you think.’ Don’t make the mistake of cramming your client’s entire life history into one document. A long, complicated resume is off-putting, and employers may never read it.

A short, concise resume is usually much more effective. One or two pages is best...three is the maximum. The document should be clear and easy to read so that employers can scan for the salient points.

There are several different ways to structure a resume, but using reverse chronological order is probably the best. This is the format employers expect to see, so it will be easier to understand. In this format, you list the most recent positions at the top of the document. Then you work backward to education.

Give the most space to recent jobs, highlighting anything relevant to the job being applied for. Remember that employers don’t care that much about qualifications and trophies. They want the answer to one simple question—can this person do the job?

Be sure to include the applicant’s contact information at the top of the resume, with several ways to get in touch. Include phone and email as a minimum. But it’s good form to also include a mailing address and one or two social media links.

Try to include a photo, too. It’s hard to connect with a resume that’s just text on a page. But adding a picture brings the applicant to life as a human being. That alone may make all the difference. But the photo needs to look good.  

If your client really wants to get noticed, it’s a good idea to have a presence on LinkedIn, too. This is the social network for business, so it’s important to be active here. A good profile on LinkedIn is like an ‘online resume’ that works 24 hours a day.  

To succeed on LinkedIn, candidates need a first-class profile. You can use a similar approach to the one we’ve discussed for a regular resume. That means:

Listing the most recent jobs and experience first

Ensuring the profile is easy to read

Emphasizing all relevant skills

You can also add documents that showcase the candidate’s talents. Perhaps he or she has written blog posts, designed cool images, or edited videos. You can add them all to the profile to make a better impression. 

Writing resumes is an enjoyable career path, as well as a lucrative one. It’s the perfect complement to your review writing, giving you a second stream of income and an interesting variety of work. 

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