Resume Revision Coach (Finance & Business Careers)

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Summary

About the Role We are seeking a detail-oriented Resume Revision Coach to help university students and recent graduates strengthen their resumes for finance and business-related recruiting. You will work one-on-one with students pursuing careers in investment banking, consulting, corporate finance, private equity, asset management, marketing, operations, and other business functions. The ideal candidate understands what recruiters and hiring managers look for and can translate students' academic, internship, leadership, and extracurricular experiences into compelling, results-driven resume bullet points. Responsibilities Review and revise student resumes for finance and business career applications. Provide actionable feedback on structure, formatting, and content. Rewrite resume bullet points using strong action verbs and measurable outcomes. Help students tailor resumes to specific industries and roles. Advise students on highlighting internships, leadership positions, case competitions, research projects, and extracurricular activities. Identify gaps and recommend improvements to increase interview competitiveness. Answer basic career-related questions regarding recruiting expectations. Deliver edits within agreed-upon turnaround times (typically 24–72 hours). Preferred Qualifications Bachelor's degree (or current graduate student) in Business, Finance, Economics, Accounting, or a related field. Prior experience in: Investment Banking Consulting Corporate Finance Asset Management Commercial Banking Private Equity Venture Capital Business Operations Human Resources or University Career Services Strong understanding of recruiting standards and resume expectations. Excellent written communication and editing skills. Experience mentoring, tutoring, or coaching students is a plus. Ideal Candidate You are someone who: Has successfully gone through competitive finance or business recruiting. Can quickly identify weak resume bullet points and strengthen them. Pays close attention to detail and consistency. Provides constructive, encouraging feedback. Can explain complex ideas clearly to students with varying levels of experience.

  • Less than 30 hrs/week
    Hourly
  • 1-3 months
    Duration
  • Expert
    Experience Level
  • $20.00

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    $35.00

    Hourly
  • Remote Job
  • One-time project
    Project Type
Skills and Expertise
Mandatory skills
Resume
Business Writing
Activity on this job
  • Proposals:5 to 10
  • Last viewed by client:3 weeks ago
  • Interviewing:
    2
  • Invites sent:
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  • Unanswered invites:
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About the client
Member since Jan 11, 2019
  • United States
    Brooklyn12:23 AM
  • $35K total spent
    57 hires, 35 active
  • 662 hours
  • Individual client

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