Comments on: Professional Resume Writing Services: The Good (Part I)

By: blattnerboy98

blattnerboy98 — Mon, 08 Mar 2010 10:26:59 +0000

haha most of the time go to a school and ask the Business teaches to have students right some for you some times they do better that professional
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By: Purple the Crescent Moon

Purple the Crescent Moon — Mon, 08 Mar 2010 10:24:59 +0000

That’s tricky. This economy can work for or against this type of business. If I really needed (and I mean *really* needed) this type of service I would pay $50-$100 for a resume, cover letters, and career counseling with proven results. Having proven results is key, since people want to know that their investment will get them somewhere, otherwise they could have looked up a few articles online and created their resume themselves.

You can set up different packages and price points, but I wouldn’t suggest starting a business for resume writing exclusively. Perhaps you can try this idea out on a few friends (or friends of friends/family) for free as a trial run. If people rave about your services, this’ll be a good launch pad. Good luck!

Edit: In response to Kris L– $300 is ridiculous. I’d laugh in your face. You had better guarantee a friggin’ job for that price.
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By: Jen P

Jen P — Mon, 08 Mar 2010 10:22:59 +0000

The going average I’ve seen is about $30 to reformat text and design; however if you have knowledge of how to do more in terms of re writing to generate more attention to the resume, you could charge $50 or more. I’ve seen professinal resumes targeted for those going into upper management go for $200.

However, you also have to compete with us non-profits who, have the training and still do it for free. Just a tip, but if you want to generate business put an advertisement in the want ads telling people what you do.
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By: Kris L

Kris L — Mon, 08 Mar 2010 10:20:59 +0000

Depending on your location and the ‘job market’ and taking what you are offering, I would say that your ‘basic charge’ should be $75 for your ‘grand opening’ to go up to $150 after six months (you should have ‘referrals’ from satisfied customers by then) … but ask more if you are doing most of the ‘writing’ and the layout, and less if they simply want you to ‘type/edit’ the resume. When the economy is better, you should charge more, up to $300 per resume. Be ‘easy’ right now, because you’ll get more customers … later they’ll come back when they want to move on or move up, and you’ll want to charge more because your ‘client base’ will be lower.
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I’ve done the same thing, professionally, for the past 25 years … I’m now retired from this business, though.

By: Taunte Rez

Taunte Rez — Mon, 08 Mar 2010 10:18:59 +0000

sounds like a good idea for a side job? I’d pay about $15 for it.., but there are plenty of resume samples online, so a lot of people might not want to pay much for something they can do themselves. ,but then there are probably a lot of people who have no clue how to make a resume, so if you’re trying to attract the clueless you could charge more, maybe 30 like the first guy said.

edit: wow $300 for a resume?? that sounds very high, i can’t imagine people would pay that much,,, especially since they are obviously not working…..
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By: swings1534

swings1534 — Mon, 08 Mar 2010 10:16:59 +0000

I've seen them as low as $75, I would've paid more. Once you do a few, you might not even need the questionnaire. She hit the nail on the head with the limited 5 minute interview I had.
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By: connorlovenoodles

connorlovenoodles — Mon, 08 Mar 2010 10:14:59 +0000

30$
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By: maxinisama

maxinisama — Mon, 08 Mar 2010 05:12:25 +0000

How much would you pay for a professional resume?
I am in the process of starting my own freelance writing/editing business, part of which will involve revamping resumes (which seems like a good direction, given the current economy). I would do a total makeover on each resume, both in terms of text and design. A customer would fill out a brief questionnaire and include their previous resume (if they have one), and I’d do the rest. I’d return the resume in three formats (PDF, Word doc, and plain text). I’d also include one free update within the first year.

So, assuming you saw and liked samples of my work, how much would you be willing to pay for such a service?

(And, incidentally, if anyone would like me revamp their resume…)