Subcontracting Opportunity: WebFolios

Many resume writers supplement their own resume writing clients with subcontract opportunities. I recently was contacted by a firm that is seeking subcontract writers for their WebFolio product.

The company is looking for individuals with experience writing for senior-level professionals. The ability to read rough client notes and develop those into power statements is critical. No client contact is required, and writers must be able to meet reasonable deadlines.

Interested? Send an e-mail to jknight@stewartcoopercoon.com (cc: msettle@stewartcoopercoon.com), subject line: WebFolio Writer. Include two examples of resumes you've written for executive (senior level) clients.

If you're interested in subcontracting, be sure to order my special report, "Making Money as a Resume Subcontractor" (just $20 for the 40-page report, which includes more than 25 individuals or firms looking for subcontractors; available for immediate download as a PDF.)

The report also includes a sample cover letter you can use when approaching subcontracting firms, plus "red flags" you should watch for when selecting a firm for a contracting relationship.

Tips for Veteran Resume Writers

I often hear from veteran resume writers who say they are feeling "stale" or even burned out. With them in mind, I came up with five tips to help re-energize you.

• Take a teleclass on a resume writing topic. In each issue of Resume Writers' Digest, we list the teleclasses and webinars being offered by the major professional associations as well as other sources. For $25-$60, you can learn new techniques that will help get your mind going again!
• Read resume-releated books. Go to the library and/or bookstore and see what's new out there. You might even come home with a new reference book or two.
• Start a blog. While you're looking for resources and information to post about, you're educating yourself.
• Get certified -- or get another certification. While I've heard some controversy lately about certifications, the fact is: You'll be challenging yourself. And that's a good thing.
• Update your website. Write 2-3 articles for the site and to publish on other websites.
  

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Best Career Blog Nominee: Marty Nemko

I received a self-nomination a while back from a career counselor named Marty Nemko. He had seen my blog post about looking for the best career blogs. Marty's blog is certainly thought-provoking... but/and it touches on more than career issues.

I think maybe I need to come up with some criteria for what "makes" the "best career blog."