Resume Writing Service Market Report 2026

The resume writing service market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $2.49 billion in 2025 to $2.69 billion in 2026 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 8.1%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to growth of competitive job markets, increasing corporate hiring formalization, adoption of digital recruitment systems, expansion of professional services economy, rising demand for career advancement support.

The resume writing service market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $3.64 billion in 2030 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7.9%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to increasing reliance on ai-driven recruitment screening, growth of remote and global job opportunities, rising demand for executive and career transition services, expansion of personal branding needs, increasing digitalization of hiring processes. Major trends in the forecast period include increasing use of ai-based resume optimization tools, rising demand for ats-compliant resumes, growing popularity of career branding services, expansion of online resume platforms, enhanced focus on industry-specific customization.

The increasing size of the professional workforce is expected to drive the growth of the resume writing service market. The professional workforce consists of skilled employees who have specialized knowledge, training, and experience in particular industries or fields. A significant factor contributing to the expansion of this workforce is higher education, which provides individuals with specialized knowledge, sharpens their skills, and prepares them to meet the evolving demands of various sectors. Resume writing services support the professional workforce by creating well-structured and customized resumes that highlight expertise and qualifications, improving job prospects, enhancing professional credibility, and opening up opportunities for career advancement. For example, in August 2024, the Department for Professional Employees (AFL-CIO), a US-based organization, reported that professionals made up 57.8% of the total workforce in 2023, with 93 million professionals employed across various occupations. Additionally, young professionals represented 40.5% of this workforce. This growing professional workforce is fueling the demand for resume writing services.

Companies in the resume writing service market are focusing on developing innovative solutions, such as professional resume writing services, to boost job seekers' visibility. These services help job seekers create well-structured, persuasive resumes that effectively highlight their skills, experience, and achievements. Professional resume writers tailor resumes to meet industry standards, applicant tracking system (ATS) requirements, and specific job roles. For example, in September 2024, Full Grade, a US-based company, launched its Advanced ATS Resume Writing Services. This service offers comprehensive resume writing and career support tailored to job seekers, including strategic keyword placement, personalized approaches aligned with clients' career goals, and additional services such as LinkedIn profile optimization and career coaching.

In February 2025, TopResume, a US-based resume writing service company, acquired Storeyline Resumes for an undisclosed amount. This acquisition allows TopResume to enhance its premium services for senior-level professionals and executives by combining Storeyline’s expertise in crafting narrative-driven resumes with TopResume’s advanced technology platform. Storeyline Resumes specializes in resume writing services for executives and senior professionals.

Major companies operating in the resume writing service market report are Fiverr International Ltd., ResumeEdge Inc., The Muse Inc., LiveCareer LLC, TopResume LLC, Resume Professional Writers LLC, Resume Prime LLC, Find My Profession LLC, Get Set Resumes Inc., Resumeble Inc., TopStack Resume LLC, ResumeSpice LLC, Employment BOOST LLC, ResumeGo LLC, Executive Resume Writers LLC, ZipJob Inc., Hiration Inc., CareerPerfect LLC, Resume Valley Inc., Perfect Resume Writers LLC.

North America was the largest region in the resume writing service market in 2025. Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in the resume writing service market report are Asia-Pacific, South East Asia, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa. The countries covered in the resume writing service market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Taiwan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.

The resume writing service includes revenues earned by entities by providing services such as custom resume creation, personalized cover letters, profile enhancement, and career coaching or consultation. The market value includes the value of related goods sold by the service provider or included within the service offering. Only goods and services traded between entities or sold to end consumers are included.

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