Job Summary

Houston Skilled Consultancy is expanding its on-demand Career Services team and is looking for meticulous, impact-driven Freelance Resume Writers. The role is ideal for female graduates and students who want flexible, remote work while sharpening their HR, writing, and personal branding skills. You will craft ATS-friendly resumes, LinkedIn profiles, and cover letters that help freshers and experienced professionals land interviews across diverse industries.

Key Responsibilities

• Write, edit, and optimize resumes/CVs, cover letters, and LinkedIn profiles aligned to job descriptions and ATS standards.

• Interview clients (via chat/voice/video) to extract achievements, quantify impact, and clarify career goals.

• Translate technical or academic experience into concise, market-ready accomplishments using action verbs and measurable outcomes.

• Customize resumes for multiple roles (e.g., Data Analyst vs. Business Analyst) and seniority levels.

• Conduct keyword and ATS checks to ensure high compatibility with applicant tracking systems.

• Maintain style guides & templates, ensuring consistency in tone, formatting, and structure.

• Provide constructive feedback to clients on career positioning, achievements, and portfolio presentation.

• Deliver within agreed SLAs and manage multiple assignments simultaneously.

• Stay updated on hiring trends, job market shifts, and resume best practices across functions and geographies.

• Maintain accurate records of assignments, revisions, and client approvals.

Required Skills and Qualifications

• Excellent written English with strong grammar, structure, and clarity.

• Understanding of ATS optimization, keywords, and modern resume formats.

• Ability to research roles & industries quickly and tailor content accordingly.

• Strong interviewing & information-gathering skills to elicit quantifiable achievements.

• Proficiency with MS Word/Google Docs; familiarity with Grammarly/Canva is a plus.

• Detail orientation with an eye for formatting, consistency, and impact statements.

• Time management & self-organization to handle multiple projects with tight deadlines.

• Professional discretion & confidentiality with candidate information.

Experience

• 0–2 years of experience in resume writing, HR, recruiting, content writing, or career counseling preferred.

• Freshers and students are welcome—training, templates, and guidance will be provided.

• Prior exposure to HR, recruitment, L&D, or talent acquisition is an advantage.

Working Hours

• Fully flexible, remote, and output-based.

• Minimum commitment: 10–15 hours per week (or ~5–10 resumes/week depending on complexity).

• Weekend and evening work is acceptable as long as deadlines are met.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSA)

Knowledge

• Resume structures (chronological, functional, hybrid) and ATS compliance.

• Industry role expectations (IT, analytics, sales, marketing, finance, HR, design, etc.).

• LinkedIn optimization and professional branding principles.

Skills

• High-quality business writing & editing.

• Client communication and requirement gathering.

• Data-driven storytelling (turning responsibilities into quantified achievements).

• Research & benchmarking against market standards and job descriptions.

Abilities

• Work independently with minimal supervision.

• Handle multiple revisions gracefully and professionally.

• Quickly context-switch between domains and seniority levels.

• Uphold confidentiality and integrity in handling personal data.

Benefits

• Work from anywhere with complete schedule flexibility.

• Per-project/per-resume compensation + performance bonuses.

• Training, templates, and mentorship from senior HR professionals.

• Certificate of Experience / Letter of Recommendation (based on performance & tenure).

• Opportunity to transition to long-term collaboration or a fuller role in Career Services.

• Exposure to multi-industry profiles—accelerate your HR and writing career.

Why Join Houston Skilled Consultancy

• You will directly impact careers, helping candidates secure interviews and offers.

• Learn real-world HR, TA, and ATS practices while you study or work part-time.

• Be part of a supportive, process-driven, quality-first remote team.

• Scalable earning potential—the better and faster you deliver, the more you earn.

How to Apply

Please email the following to us (sample—replace with the correct address if different):

Subject Line: Application – Freelance Resume Writer

Attach/Include:

1. Your resume (PDF/Doc).

2. A short cover note explaining why you are a good fit and your weekly availability.

3. Two sample resumes you have written (anonymized) OR rewrite the resume from any job description we share during screening.

4. (Optional) Links to your LinkedIn profile, portfolio, or writing samples.

5. Expected per-resume fee or per-word rate.

Women candidates are strongly encouraged to apply. However, Houston Skilled Consultancy is an equal opportunity organization, and all qualified applicants will be considered.