Resume Writer
Five to seven seconds. That’s how long most hiring executives will spend looking at a resume before they decide if an applicant should move forward in the hiring process. That’s a really short window of time. To have a shot at even being considered for a position, job seekers must have
impactful resumes that stand out in a sea of others. The problem is that lots of job seekers struggle to create winning resumes.
Many consult professional resume writers for assistance. Resume writers know and understand the way hiring executives think, and they work with their clients to create eye-catching, impressive resumes to help their clients land the job. If your resume has always gotten you to the interview, you definitely know how to do it right. You can take that talent and use it to help people land their dream jobs as a Resume Writer VBO.
DESCRIPTION
Resume Writer VBOs help their clients prepare quality, eye-catching resumes. They may also offer assistance with curriculum vitae, cover letters and LinkedIn profiles. A skilled Resume Writer understands that potential employers may only review applicants' resumes for a few seconds. Their job is to make a favorable impression on the hiring executive, and present the applicant's qualifications, employment history, and experience in a clear, concise, easy-to-read format. Resume writers must be skilled in using active voice, proofreading and editing, and document formatting. Although resume writers can work with any job seeker, many tend to specialize in writing resumes for clients in a specific industry.
Here are just a few reasons you should consider becoming a Resume Writer VBO:
Here is an example of a VBO Niche for a Resume Writer
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Primary Niche
Resume Writer
SUB Niche
Resume Writer For People in Marketing
VBO Niche
Resume Writer For People Seeking Managerial Positions in Marketing
We provide some great resources to help you get up and running as a Resume Writer. If you have questions about becoming a Resume Writer, feel free to head over to our Groups and ask there!
TASKS
PAY
Our research shows the hourly rate charged by VBOs ranges from $25.00 to $125.00. However, the majority seemed to land in the $55.00 to $85.00 per hour range. Factors affecting this variance include geographic location, experience, and level of expertise.
BLOGS
Freesumes
Freesumes offers creative resume templates for use at no cost.
Kickresume
Kickresume is a group of young creatives who offer the latest news about careers and resumes.
Resume Writing Lab
The Resume Writing Lab provides updates on the latest resume and CV writing trends, news on employment, and stories about careers and resumes.
COURSES
Udemy
Udemy is a great site for VBOs to sharpen their skills. Their classes typically range from $10.00 - $200.00. However, they are known to have frequent sales where with virtually all lessons as low as $10.00.
Skillshare
Skillshare is an online learning community with classes in that are often helpful for VBOs focused design, business, tech, and more.
Lynda
Lynda has been around a long time and might just be one of the granddaddy's of online training. Pretty much all courses are well vetted and professionally done. While there courses may be a little more expensive, they are top quality. Since they were recently acquired by LinkedIn, some premium accounts get access to Lynda at no additional charge which is a great deal.
Coursera
Coursera offers courses from many of the top universities including Stanford, Duke, and Penn. As a result, their courses are similar to the instruction you’d receive in higher education.
