From White House Hiring Manager to Successful Resume Consultant: Jennifer Clinchy's Journey
I Was a Hiring Manager at the White House. Here’s the Biggest Mistake People Make on Resumes — and How I Turned That Into a $400K Side Hustle.
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Jennifer Clinchy, a former hiring manager at the White House, launched her resume consulting business on Fiverr in 2020. With over $400,000 in earnings, her side hustle not only helped her build a successful career but also enabled her to buy a home in Seattle, Washington.
- 01Clinchy transitioned from a White House hiring manager to a resume consultant.
- 02She launched her side hustle on Fiverr in 2020, earning over $250,000 in its first year.
- 03Her consulting services have helped her achieve homeownership in Seattle's competitive market.
- 04Clinchy emphasizes the importance of tailoring resumes to specific job goals.
- 05She advises new freelancers to seek client reviews for business growth.
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Jennifer Clinchy, an attorney and entrepreneur based in Seattle, Washington, previously served as a hiring manager at the White House from 2010 to 2017. After leaving the White House to work for the Washington State government, she took a pay cut and decided to leverage her resume writing skills by starting a side hustle on Fiverr in 2020. Since then, her business has flourished, earning over $400,000 in total revenue, with $250,000 earned in the first year alone. Clinchy's services include resume consulting, cover letter writing, and LinkedIn optimization, which have not only helped her clients secure jobs but also enabled her to become a homeowner in Seattle's challenging housing market. She stresses the importance of crafting resumes with specific job goals in mind and encourages clients to articulate the value they bring to potential employers. Clinchy's success demonstrates the potential of side hustles in achieving financial independence and personal goals.
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Clinchy's side hustle has enabled her to achieve homeownership in Seattle, a city known for its high housing costs. Her success also highlights the growing demand for career consulting services in a changing job market.
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