Question by SexyMommy2B: How do I go about starting a resume writing business?
I have been helping people write resumes & cover letters for over 4 years now and am thinking about doing it on the side for extra cash. Does anyone have any ideas on how I can go about this and where to advertise?

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Answer by imisidro
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does anyone have an example of a cover letter where you ask specific questions about the job?
I cannot find an example on the internet.
Where you specifically ask what level is this position? and stuff like that.

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