I'm a federal attorney. I've leveraged my White House experience into a side hustle that makes $70,000 annually.

Jennifer Clinchy worked at the White House for nine years.

Courtesy of Jennifer Clinchy

• Jennifer Clinchy is a federal attorney who worked at the White House for 9 years.
• She started a résumé writing side business after reviewing cabinet appointee applications.
• She makes about $70,000 annually writing resumes and uses the money to restore her historic home.

This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Jennifer Clinchy, owner of Clinchy Career Consulting.