There is a constant demand for a
resume writing service
Resume writing has a great tradition in America. On the average, Americans change their jobs, even their careers, several times over the course of their lives. It's an almost certainty that a prospective employer will require a resume from a job applicant. Therefore, just about every job seeker knows that a resume is not only handy to have, but a necessity. The result of all this is a tremendous and constant demand for professional resume service.
Knowledge and Skills Needed
The following skills and abilities are needed for your start up:
- You must enjoy this type of work, show genuine interest in each client's resume, and be highly motivated to find him or her a job.
- Be able to access the Internet to communicate with clients and post resumes.
- A fluency in the English language, including spelling, punctuation, and grammar.
- Ability to interview clients in a way that draws out what is special about them and how they can uniquely meet an employers needs.
- You must be able to organize information logically and concisely about your client, such as accomplishments, background, and skills, in a concise and attractive way that makes the client stand out from the crowd.
- You need to be able to direct individuals who come in, who do not know exactly what job or career they want to pursue, using information they give you from their background.
How to Get Started
You can find information at a local bookstore, on the Internet (especially eBay or amazon.com), but the best and the least expensive source would be at your local library. Courses teaching how to write great resumes are available at colleges and adult education centers nationwide.
Here are two good books to look for: - The Resume Pro: The Professionals Guide, Yana Parker, Ten Speed Press 1993. ISBN: 0898154669.
- How to Start a Home-Based Resume Business, Jan Melnik, Globe Pequot Press, 1997. ISBN: 0762700688.
You can become a member of the National Resume Writers Association for the latest news and tips. The same goes for the Professional Association of Resume Writers. You can get information on obtaining certification, if desired, specific for your state, from these organizations. Here are their Web addresses: - http://thenrwa.com/ For the National Resume Writers Association.
- http://http://www.parw.com/ For the Professional Association of Resume Writers.
Start-up Costs and Potential Earnings
Your initial investment will probably be between $3,000 and $12,000 depending on the quality of the equipment you purchase. If you already have much of the equipment needed and work from your home, your initial expense could be much less than the minimum stated. However, it does give you some idea. You will need at least the following equipment for your resume business start-up if you start from scratch, and let's assume it will be a work from home business:
- A Mac or PC laptop computer for portability, with removable hard drives.
- Multifunction printer/fax/scanner/copier.
- High quality paper for resumes.
- Office furniture, especially an ergonomic chair.
- An automobile, especially if you decide on a mobile resume service.
- An initial marketing budget.
A typical annual gross income for a thriving resume service is about $50,000 per year, $75-$100 per resume.
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