Work-From-Home Resume Writing Jobs – Where to Find Paid Gigs

Yes, you can get paid to write resumes from home. Resume-writing companies hire remote contractors, freelance marketplaces connect writers with clients, and some writers start their own businesses or sell resume templates.

This work takes more than putting information into an attractive format. You need clear writing skills, knowledge of applicant tracking systems, and the ability to turn a person's work history into a strong career story.

If you are looking for a remote writing job that is a little outside the box, the resources below can help. I have included training options, current company opportunities, freelance platforms, and other ways to earn money with this skill.

Where to Get Trained as a Resume Writer

You do not always need a certification to get started. In fact, some companies care more about your writing samples, knowledge of hiring practices, and ability to work with clients.

Training can still help you learn resume strategy, keyword use, applicant tracking systems, LinkedIn profiles, and career coaching. It may also help you build trust with clients if you plan to run your own business.

The National Resume Writers' Association offers the Nationally Certified Resume Writer credential, known as the NCRW. It also offers webinars and a self-directed Resume Writing 101 course.

The Professional Association of Resume Writers and Career Coaches offers the Certified Professional Resume Writer credential, or CPRW.

Resume Writing Academy offers the Academy Certified Resume Writer credential, or ACRW. These programs have different prices, experience expectations, and testing rules, so compare them before paying!

For a lower-cost introduction, you can also look for self-paced classes on Udemy, Coursera, or LinkedIn Learning. A course alone will not guarantee work, but it can help you create better samples and avoid common mistakes.

Where to Find Paid Resume-Writing Work

Apply to a Resume-Writing Service

Working through a resume company means you do not have to find every client yourself. However, most of these are freelance or contract opportunities, so the amount of available work and your income can change.

The following application pages were active when I checked them!

ResumeSpice – ResumeSpice has an active application for remote career consultants and resume writers. Previous professional resume-writing experience is not required, but you must submit a resume and two professional writing samples other than your own resume.

You also need a quiet home office, a computer with high-speed internet, and a phone. Pay is not listed.

Go here to read the requirements and apply with ResumeSpice.

Talent Inc. – Talent Inc., which owns TopResume and CVNow, is accepting applications for part-time freelance resume writers. Writers work from anywhere, choose which projects they accept, communicate with clients, and create resumes, cover letters, and LinkedIn profiles.

Applicants need strong English, customer service skills, attention to detail, and advanced Microsoft Word skills. Resume-writing certification and three or more years of experience are preferred, but the listing does not describe them as required.

Go here to read the Talent Inc. listing and apply.

TopStack Resume – TopStack is hiring US-based independent contractors for part-time and full-time resume-writing work. California residents are not eligible.

You need at least one year of resume-writing experience or three years of related experience in professional writing, human resources, career services, or recruiting. TopStack also asks applicants for three resume samples and three cover letter samples.

Writers choose orders based on their availability but must be able to complete at least 10 to 20 orders per month. Pay is per completed order and issued weekly; the company shares exact rates with selected applicants before hiring.

TopStack says its full-time writers average $3,000 to $6,000 per month and its part-time writers average $1,500 to $3,000 per month. These are company-stated averages, not guaranteed earnings.

Go here to read the current TopStack listing and apply.

None of these companies fit? FlexJobs gives you another place to search for remote resume-writing, editing, recruiting, human resources, and career-services jobs. Its listings are screened before posting.

Find Clients on Freelance Marketplaces

Freelance marketplaces may give you more control over your schedule and let you set your own rates. They do not guarantee clients, and you may face strong competition and platform fees.

Fiverr – Create a service package for resumes, cover letters, LinkedIn profiles, or resume reviews. You set your prices, but Fiverr deducts fees and new sellers may need time to earn reviews.

Upwork – Search current resume-writing projects and submit proposals for the ones that fit your skills. You can charge an hourly or fixed rate, although project budgets vary widely.

PeoplePerHour – Create a freelancer profile, offer a resume-writing package, or send proposals to clients. Review the platform's fees and payment rules before accepting work.

Freelancer – Bid on resume, cover letter, and career-document projects. Read each client's history and project terms carefully before beginning work.

I have more places for freelance writers to find gigs if you want additional options.

Start a Resume-Writing Business

Starting your own resume-writing business gives you the most control over your services, rates, and schedule. It also means you are responsible for finding clients, collecting payments, protecting personal information, and handling revisions.

Create a simple website that explains your services, prices, process, and turnaround time. You can build a portfolio by offering free or discounted work to people you know, but get their permission before sharing any part of their documents or testimonials.

You could also offer cover letters, LinkedIn profile updates, resume critiques, or interview preparation. Local groups and LinkedIn may help you find clients, as long as you follow each group's promotion rules.

Expand Into Career Coaching

Career coaches may help clients with resumes, job searches, interviews, LinkedIn profiles, and career changes. This route usually requires broader experience than resume writing alone.

IMPACT Group posts career and transition coaching jobs on its official careers page. Openings are often limited to certain cities, states, countries, or languages, so read each listing carefully.

The Muse also has a page for experienced career coaches who want to join its coaching marketplace. This is a way to build a client pool and set your availability, not a regular employee job with guaranteed hours.

People can now use ChatGPT and other AI tools to help create a resume. That has added competition, but a skilled human can still offer personal strategy, careful editing, industry knowledge, and direct support.

Sell Resume Templates and Online Courses

Instead of writing a new resume for every client, you could create resume templates or a course that teaches people how to write their own. A digital product can be sold more than once, but sales are not passive at the beginning because you still need to create, market, update, and support it.

You could sell templates through your own website or an online marketplace. You could also create a step-by-step class and offer it through Udemy or another course platform.

If the template route interests you, this free workshop from Gold City Ventures explains how to choose a printable idea, open an Etsy shop, and work toward sales. It is not resume-specific, but the same process can apply to resume templates.

Another option is to offer resume critiques by email or video call. This lets you suggest improvements without rewriting the entire document.

Is Resume Writing Still Worth It?

Resume writing can still be a home-based job or business, but there is no guaranteed income. Your writing skill, knowledge of current hiring practices, client service, and ability to find or accept steady work will all matter.

Start with a company application or freelance marketplace if you want less responsibility for marketing. Consider your own business, coaching, or digital products if you want more control and are prepared to find clients yourself.

Good luck!