Is Your Job Search…a Write-Off?

We get it. You’re paying for your job search out of pocket:

Resume rewrite
LinkedIn optimization
Coaching
Job board memberships
Networking events

And no one ever told you…

👉 Some of this can be written off or reimbursed.

Let’s break the nuts and bolts down 👇

First — what can potentially qualify?

If it directly supports you getting a job in your current field, these are commonly included:

Resume writing services
LinkedIn profile development
Career coaching
Recruiting platforms / premium memberships
Industry-specific job boards
Networking events or conferences
Portfolio websites or personal branding tools

Second — the key condition most people miss:

👉 It typically applies when you’re searching within your current profession, not switching careers entirely.

Third — how people actually expense this:

If you’re a W2 employee:
Reimbursements depend on your company (some offer professional development budgets — most people just never ask)

If you’re self-employed / consulting / 1099:
These can often be categorized as business development or professional services expenses

If you’re between roles:
Tax treatment has changed over the years, so this is where a CPA matters (don’t wing it)

Fourth — how to do it cleanly:

Save every receipt
Keep invoices (most services will provide them)
Label the expense clearly (career development, professional services, etc.)
Document the intent (this supports income generation)

Fifth — the mindset shift:

Most jobseekers hesitate at investing $500–$3,500 in their career…

But won’t blink at losing $20K–$50K in salary by staying stuck.

One is a visible cost.

The other is a silent one.

The people who win in this market?

They treat their career like a business.

They invest, track ROI, and move faster than everyone else.

That’s the real edge.

If you want, I can show you exactly how clients structure this, what to invest in (and what to skip), and how to maximize ROI on every dollar you put into your job search.

If you’d like, we can hop on a quick call and I can walk you through how I can help. You can book a chat with Matt at 👉 https://calendly.com/mjwcareers and get you some Matt Magic! (my clients’ words, not mine).

+ I offer discounted resume update and resume tailor solutions to repeat clients! Come join my roster and start gaining some perks!

Also, check out our resume writing packages here.

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