Remote Resume Writer

Get paid to write and review resumes, on your own schedule. Careerscape is a national staffing and recruiting firm, and we've launched Resume Services: paid resume reviews, rewrites and career packages for job seekers. We're building a remote team of resume writers to connect with job seekers and deliver the work.

This is a commission-only, independent contractor role (1099) with no base pay. You earn 50% of every package you sell: $24.50 per Expert Resume Review, $74.50 per Professional Resume Rewrite and $124.50 per Career Package. There are no fees to join.

You don't start cold. Careerscape's job postings drew more than 1 million applications in 2026 and our site averages 70,000 to 80,000 visitors a week, so we give you warm leads from our LinkedIn audience of job seekers, split evenly across the team. You set your own hours, so it fits around a full-time job, and AI tools are welcome for first drafts as long as you review and edit every resume yourself.

Responsibilities

• Review resumes and give clear, specific feedback job seekers can act on
• Write and revise resumes, cover letters and LinkedIn profiles for Rewrite and Career Package clients
• Reach out to warm leads from our LinkedIn audience and introduce our resume packages
• Help each job seeker choose the right package and follow up with interested leads
• Use AI tools for first drafts, then personally edit everything before delivery
• Deliver on time and keep clients updated from purchase to delivery
• Track your leads, sales and deliveries so commissions are paid accurately

Requirements

• Strong writing and editing skills with a sharp eye for detail
• Experience in resume writing, recruiting, HR or career coaching is a plus
• Comfortable messaging people on LinkedIn and following up
• Familiar with ATS-friendly resume formatting, or willing to learn
• Self-motivated and organized
• An active LinkedIn profile, a computer and reliable internet
• Based in the U.S. and able to work as an independent contractor

Benefits

• Earn 50% of every package you sell: $24.50, $74.50 or $124.50 per client
• Warm leads from our LinkedIn audience, split evenly across the team
• 100% remote with flexible hours
• Fits around a full-time job or school
• No fees to join, and we handle checkout and payment
• AI tools welcome for first drafts