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HUSTLE #006 1.1 Writing & Copywriting

Write Resumes and Cover Letters for Job Seekers

💰 Startup Cost $0-50
⏰ Time/wk 5-10 hrs
📊 Difficulty ★★☆☆☆
🏆 1st Month $ $100-400
💵 Monthly Range $500-2,500
⏱ First $ In 3-5 days
Fiverr (top resume-writing category with high buyer traffic), LinkedIn (post resume tips to attract job-seeking connections), The Muse and Indeed community forums (share advice and mention your services naturally).
People changing careers or re-entering the workforce will pay $50-200 to have their resume rewritten by someone who understands applicant tracking systems and hiring manager psychology. You reformat, rewrite bullet points with measurable achievements, and craft a matching cover letter that tells a compelling story.
🚀 First Step
Rewrite your own resume following modern ATS-friendly formatting guidelines and use it as your first sample.
  • Learn ATS keywords: study 10 job descriptions in one field and extract the common phrases recruiters search for.
  • Offer a free 15-minute Zoom consult before writing — understanding their career story produces a far better resume.
  • Specialize by industry (e.g., tech, healthcare, trades) so clients see you as an expert, not a generalist.
🛠 Tools & Resources: Google Docs, Canva (resume templates), Grammarly, Jobscan, Zoom