RiseSmart is an outplacement and career management service provider, looking to hire skilled resume writers and job search experts. In this review, I will look at both positions.
RiseSmart does require some experience. I’ll go over the requirements in detail but if you can’t meet them, make sure to check out the other work from home companies hiring now!
RiseSmart Requirements for Resume Writers
- You need to have excellent written and verbal communication skills in English
- You’ll need to have 5 or more years of experience as a professional resume writer
- You need a solid understanding of various industries and job functions, across all ranges of skill level, including entry level, technical, professional, and executive roles
- You need to know various resume formats, ATS capabilities, and be able to determine the best formats for each individual
- It is preferred if you have a certification from one of the major career organizations (NRWA, CDI, CPRW, CRS etc.)
- Of course, excellent customer service skills are needed so you can communicate effectively and professionally with the clients you work with
RiseSmart Requirements for Job Search Expert
- Austin, TX
- Birmingham, AL
- Boise, ID
- Columbus, OH
- Des Moines, IA
- Florence, SC
- Indianapolis, IN
- Kansas City, MO
- Lincoln, NE
- Louisville, KY
- Memphis, TN
- Nashville, TN
- Reno, NV
- San Antonio, TX
- Detroit, MI
Here are the skills you need for this position:
- You need to have 3 or more years experience coaching professionals
- Ability to coach remotely from a home office
- A Bachelor’s Degree a must, Master degree desired
- It is desired that you have advanced coaching certifications
- It is strongly desired that you can provide testimonials from past successful coaching experiences
- A recruiting background is also highly desired
- You should have excellent communication skills, both written and oral
- Great listening skills are needed
- You should be able to multi-task and be highly organized
- You need to be really good at building rapport
- They want you to be able to make clients feel genuinely cared about
- You’ll basically be cheering someone on who is on the hunt for a new job, so it will be critically important that you can empathize, have a positive outlook, and be able to motivate others
- You must demonstrate that you can be proficient at managing administrative tasks that will be crucial to your success in the role; for example, taking detailed notes and managing the coach dashboard
- You must maintain efficiency and performance standards, while also delivering high satisfaction
- You must be able to respond to client correspondence within 24 hours
- You should be able to work 15-25 hours per week, while being available five days a week
- Your computer must meet the following specific requirements:
- High-Speed internet access (Cable or DSL; no satellite or dial-up)
- Windows 8/10, Mac OS Yosemite or above, Chrome or Firefox – latest browsers
RiseSmart Application Process
If you want to apply for either of these positions, start here and locate the job you want to apply for. Click on the job that you want to apply for, then scroll down to find the button that says “Apply for this position.”
Here’s what the application looks like:
- You’ll start by uploading your resume
- Then your name and email
- You can then upload a cover letter, and anything else you want to attach, like copies of your certificates
- Include how many hours you can commit to per week, specifically during business hours in Pacific time
- Last is the Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Information, which if you choose, you can decline to self-identify
When you submit, you will see a notification that your application was received. You should also immediately receive an email stating that your application was received and will be reviewed. They will keep your resume on file for 6 months.
Unfortunately there is no indication of how long it could take to hear back from them. In my experience, if you truly are qualified for the position and have the certificates and resume history to prove it, you will hear back from them rather quickly. Good companies don’t let good potential matches slip by!
How Much Does RiseSmart Pay?
Resume writers for RiseSmart start on hourly basis. When you apply, you need to let them know how many hours you can commit to per week, and specifically how many hours you are available during business hours in Pacific Time.
Job coaches are compensated on an hourly basis for online training. You can work with clients once you’ve successfully completed training.
Based on Glassdoor salary reviews, RiseSmart resume writers are earning between $21 and $26 per hour. Job search experts are making $36 to $38 per hour. Remember that the job search experts, while they work remotely, they have to commute into the office at times, and there was no indication of how often this is required.
RiseSmart Schedule
Both positions are part-time. The job search expert should be able to respond to client correspondence within 24 hours. This is why you will need to have availability 5 days a week, so that you can respond as needed. You’ll be working 15-25 hours per week, sometimes more or less.
RiseSmart Feedback
I found reviews on Glassdoor, and I narrowed down the reviews to contract and freelance positions. Here’s what I found:
Pros:
- Work is highly rewarding
- Great management team
- Great pay
- The company makes changes based on feedback
- Comprehensive training
Cons:
- The company is growing quickly and internal processes don’t always keep up
- Can’t bill for missed calls with clients
- Very fast paced (need to prep for call, have the call, and finish documentation, all within 30 minutes)
- Work can be sporadic which leads to inconsistent paychecks
- You can feel isolated while working remotely
Is Writing Resumes for RiseSmart a Scam?
Based on my review, working remotely for RiseSmart is not a scam! If you’re qualified for these positions, the pay sounds like it’s worth looking into. Here’s the link if you want to find a position and fill out the application.
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