CV writer with interview coaching

Mid-career professionals, people made redundant, migrants new to the Australian job market, and school leavers or graduates whose families want extra support.

Higher-priced packages combining CV, cover letter and an interview prep session, plus hourly rates for extra coaching. Local referrals can bring repeat and word-of-mouth work.

• Strong writing and editing
• Warm, confident conversation with clients
• Knowledge of recruitment and interview techniques

• Check with your local council if you plan to meet clients at home
• Consider public liability and professional indemnity insurance
• Check whether you need a working with children check if you coach school-age clients
• Do not present yourself as a registered careers counsellor or migration agent unless you are qualified

Startup costs are typically estimated around $300 to $2,500, depending on whether you work from home or hire a room at a library, co-working space or community centre, and how you set up your service.

Monthly revenue is typically estimated around $600 to $4,000, depending on how many clients you take on and the packages you offer. The estimate assumes at least 8 hours a week.

Check with your council if you plan to meet clients at home, and consider public liability and professional indemnity insurance. Check whether you need a working with children check for school-age clients. Don't call yourself a registered careers counsellor or migration agent unless qualified.