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Small Business Long-Term Resume & Job Application Assistant
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I’m hiring a long-term assistant at a very low hourly rate to help with resume preparation, job applications, and general business tasks.
The rate of $3/hour is non-negotiable and raises should not be expected.
If your primary goal is maximizing short-term income, this role is not for you.
This role is for people who value:
• learning by doing
• steady ongoing work
• exposure to workflows
• building practical skills over time
You will see how a small business owner actually operates across operations, automation, research, and systems.
You will help support clients who need high-quality resumes and help applying for jobs, along with other administrative and research tasks.
You may also occasionally assist with personal tasks as part of supporting the overall workflow.
Nature of the Work:
The work may change. Tasks may include:
Resume & Job Application Tasks:
• Formatting resumes using clean professional standards
• Improving bullet points to emphasize achievements and measurable impact
• Organizing resume information clearly and concisely
• Editing documents for clarity and professionalism
• Uploading resumes to job portals
• Submitting job applications
• Tracking applications in spreadsheets or systems
• Customizing resumes for specific roles
You may want to be a senior resume strategist, but you must be able to:
• write clearly
• organize information well
• follow formatting standards
• pay attention to detail
General Assistant Tasks:
• Admin and data entry
• Research and information gathering
• Creating or updating resumes
• Basic tech tools and platform setup
• Repetitive production work
• “Whatever needs to be done” tasks to keep projects moving
Instructions will be clear but not hand-held.
You’re expected to:
• figure things out
• ask smart questions
• move forward without constant supervision
This Is NOT:
• A creative director role
• A strategy or consulting role
• A high-paid resume consultant position
• A place for people who need constant motivation or micromanagement
• A short-term gig
This IS:
• Long-term steady work for the right person
• Direct feedback and clear expectations
• Respectful communication
• Exposure to real business workflows
• Experience with systems, automation, and operations
• A place where high performers get consistent hours and responsibility
Ideal Candidate:
You are:
• proactive and self-directed
• detail-oriented and organized
• comfortable with repetitive tasks
• a fast learner comfortable with new tools
• reliable and responsive
• able to switch contexts quickly without stress
• comfortable following formatting standards
Bonus experience:
• resume writing
• job application support
• recruiting or HR
• editing or professional writing
Tools You May Use
Examples include:
• Google Docs
• Google Sheets
• LinkedIn
• job boards and company career portals
• simple automation tools
You do not need deep technical experience, but you must be comfortable learning tools quickly.
Pay:
This role is intentionally low hourly pay ($3/hour) but offers consistent long-term work.
If you are looking for high hourly freelance projects, please do not apply.
If you value steady work and real-world experience, this may be a good fit.
Application Instructions (Read Carefully)
To apply, please do the following:
-Explain briefly why a low hourly rate does not bother you.
-Confirm your weekly availability (hours + time zone).
-Tell me if you are willing to sign a Non-Disclosure Agreement.
-In the first line of your reply, write the word: Steady
Applications that miss this step will not be reviewed.
Next Step:
If selected, you may be asked to complete a small paid trial task, such as:
• cleaning up a resume
• formatting bullet points
• submitting a job application
This helps confirm attention to detail and reliability.
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