To get traffic and revenue to your resume business, there’s a lot to be gained through content creation and improving upon your current content offers. For many resume writers, taking the steps to drive website traffic can be the best use of time, so let’s dive in and talk about how to generate leads and […]
Pricing | Best Practices For Pricing Your Resume-Writing Services
When you’re in the dark about how best to price your resume-writing services, I’m here to help. For more than twenty years, I’ve been writing resumes, so I’ve had a lot of experience “playing around” with pricing. As an entry-level writer, I initially charged $40 for a resume. Now that I’m a seasoned writer, clients […]
Legal | Example Terms For Contracts & Checkout Pages
An important part of any business is to have terms of service that outline terms and conditions for buyers. Your terms can be in the form of a formalized contract that the client signs upon hiring you. Or, those terms could be something less formal, such as a text box with a checkbox on your […]
Here’s How To Become a Resume Writer
So, you’re researching how to become a resume writer and you’re not sure if this business is right for you. Am I right? Maybe you’ve written resumes for friends, family members, and now, you’re looking for a side-gig or a business you can run from home. In this post, we’ll outline how to get started […]
CPRW Exam (PARWCC): Cost, Requirements & What to Expect
Starting a resume-writing business often begins with earning the Certified Professional Resume Writer (CPRW) credential, a recognized path to quickly build credibility and demonstrate that you take the craft seriously. One of the biggest draws of resume writing is how accessible it is to start: you can run it from home, keep overhead low, and […]
Do You Need To Be a Certified Resume Writer?
CPRW. NCRW. CMRW. CARW. ACRW. When you look at the certifications after some resume writer’s names, you start to wonder what the heck they all stand for, do you need one, and, if you do need one, which ones are the most important in order to A) impress your clients and B) be considered a […]
More About The Resume Writing Academy (RWA) – Is It For You?
Resume Writing Academy; resumewritingacademy.com In this installment of the resume writing certifications series, we’re reviewing the Resume Writing Academy (RWA), which notes itself as the “World’s Premier Resume Training & Certification Organization.” Founded by two resume writing legends with extensive credentials, Wendy S. Enelow and Louise M. Kursmark, the Resume Writing Academy (RWA) devotes its […]
More About The Certified Professional Resume Writer CPRW Certification
Chances are you’re here reading about the CPRW because you’re new to resume writing and looking into what you need to get certified. Let’s start at the beginning… The CPRW test and certification are administered through the Professional Association of Resume Writers and Career Coaches (PARW/CC). This is the oldest credentialing organization for resume writers, […]
NCRW Certification (NRWA): Requirements, Costs & Who It’s Really For
This is part of our ongoing series examining the various resume-writing certifications available to resume writers, career coaches, and career professionals who help professionals find new jobs. What is The NRWA? What is the NCRW Credential? The Nationally Certified Resume Writer (NCRW) credential is available through the National Resume Writers Association (NRWA). The NRWA is an organization that […]
When Should You License Your Resume Business?
“I’d like to operate my business on a very part-time basis, primarily targeting college students and pulling the occasional client from LinkedIn. When should I be concerned about licensing?“ Regardless of your state of residence/business operation, you’re required to secure a business license and be recognized by the state as a business before that first […]
