The industry's oldest and most prestigious Master-level resume credential, and the only one endorsed by a professional association.

There are actors...and then there is Robert DeNiro. There are cars...and then there is the Rolls-Royce. There are rock ‘n roll bands...and then there are The Rolling Stones.

There are resume writers...and then there are Certified Master Resume Writers.

Career Directors International is the only professional careers association in the world offering two levels of certification. Because in this world, there will always be a “star”—no matter what the industry, work place, or geography.

Becoming a CMRW means that you have already attained resume certification but are continuing to strive forward to become a professional who is globally recognized as the best of the best.

As one of a select group of elite resume writers, your portfolio of work stands out for its innovation, for the advanced formatting that grasps the attention of the reader, and in the superior command of the language that makes every bullet point an unfolding story—a revelation for the reader and a triumph for your clients.

Certified Master Resume Writers have proven themselves by submitting a portfolio of work that has been judged by a panel of CMRW peers. Professionals who themselves are TORI Award Winners and worldwide leaders of the industry.

Clients looking for proven talents are looking for you. Executives, Consultants, Entrepreneurs and industry gurus aren’t looking for a standard resume. They are looking for a professional to create value propositions and to establish the vision. A professional who has business savvy, possesses a superior way with words, and can build a compelling case for hiring in a dog-eat-dog world.

Is that professional you? See what you can do to stamp your mark on the world. Become one of CDI’s elite writers here.

HOW THE CMRW PROCESS WORKS:

To apply and qualify for the CMRW, you must meet the following credentialing requirement:

• Possess a recognized resume certification (e.g., CARW, MRW, NCRW, CPRW, CMRS, CRS, MCRS, ACRW).

You must submit the following materials for consideration (download the check sheet for complete details):

1. Choose one of the following:

Essay of no less than 1000 words on your philosophy and approach to resume writing, and why you feel you are a qualified candidate to be awarded the CMRW credential.

(OR)

Article of no less than 1000 words on a topic about or relating to resume writing that demonstrates your knowledge and expertise.

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2. Seven (7) professional resumes, one (1) ASCII resume conversion and two (2) cover letter samples along with a brief description for each one of (a) the project situation / challenge, (b) explanation of choices for document style and information inclusion and (c) job seeker results (if known). Preferred topics include*:

• Executive Resume
• Career Change Resume
• New Graduate Resume
• Technical Resume (e.g., engineer, scientist, technician, IT pro)
• Professional Resume (e.g., manager, director, physician, account exec.)
• Re-Entry into the Workforce Resume
• Resume of Your Choice
• ASCII Conversion Resume of Your Choice
• Cover Letters (2) of Your Choice

* Substitutions may be acceptable upon approval. Please contact us at info@careerdirectors.com or 321-752-0442 to evaluate your situation.

Upon registration, you will receive a copy of CDI's Resume Writing Guide, a $39.95 value.

View a Sample Portfolio below.

Download CMRW Resume Evaluation form for a better understanding of the scoring process.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE:

Pay the credential registration fee of $250.00.

Submit all materials in MS Word format only to info@careerdirectors.com. Each resume, cover letter, biography and philosophy essay must be submitted in a separate document but can be sent as attachments to one email.

For each resume and cover letter, your description of the situation and challenge should be included on the final page of the document. Please DO NOT send it in a separate document.

To ensure proper processing make sure that the saved name of each document includes your last name. (e.g., Johnson_Executive.doc, Johnson_philosophy.doc, Johnson_bio.doc). This is for our tracking purposes, but your name will be removed to maintain confidentiality of identity in the blind review process by our certification committee.

Note: Resumes that use unique or unusual fonts should be saved to preserve fonts as graphics before being submitted in MS Word. Submitting in MS Word is required so that formatting strategy can be evaluated.

APPLICANT REVIEW PROCESS:

Upon receipt, your application materials will be submitted blind to members of the certification committee for review, analysis, and approval.

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What the committee looks for in terms of big-picture criteria in blind review of portfolio samples:

• Equal Strengths in Multiple Disciplines: The writer exhibits strengths in writing for all diverse disciplines in the portfolio.

• Contextual Narrative: Experience and achievements are placed in context to tell a story, not just provide a result.

• Branding Elements: Documents “humanize” the client by providing elements unique to the individual’s personal brand.

• Strategy: Documents show that strategic thought has been taken in positioning information for optimum impact.

• Advanced Visual Appeal: The document stands out due to its elegant or contemporary formatting (Industry specific).

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This review and evaluation period is 4-6 weeks upon which you will be notified of the final status of your application. Portfolios not meeting the standards of the CMRW credential will be counseled on an individual basis to determine appropriate steps for remediation.

Should more than one additional submission (recognized as a second portfolio) be required to fulfill the needs of the CMRW credentialing process, an added processing fee of $95 will be applied.

Upon committee approval you will be conferred and awarded the CMRW designation, which will include use of the logo for print and web, sample press release and certificate.

REGISTER NOW:

MEMBER REGISTRATION - $250.00

NON-MEMBER REGISTRATION - $440.00

Includes one year of individual membership* ($220 value) to Career Directors International: Your Pathway to Success, rich with ongoing support, networking, and new information.

UPDATE REQUIREMENTS:

In order to demonstrate your commitment to staying abreast of industry changes, the CMRW credential must be renewed every three years for a fee of $75.00. For consideration you must submit:

1. Four sample resumes of your choice

2. One cover letter sample of your choice.

Update requirements and active membership are a prerequisite of retaining the CMRW credential. CDI reserves the right to revoke this credential if these requirements are not met and maintained. Download the Renewal Form.

Why is renewal necessary? Because the craft of resume writing is dynamic and is swiftly changing with the advances in computer technology and applicant tracking / scanning as well as emerging legal issues involving resume fraud. These are just a few concerns that make it necessary for professionals to demonstrate ongoing education and knowledge of modern resume writing techniques.

Renew now!

Revocation policy.

SAMPLE CMRW-LEVEL RESUMES & PORTFOLIO DOCUMENTS:

CREDENTIAL CONVERSION OPTION:

Hold a credential similar to the CMRW? You may be able to convert. Visit our CMRW conversion page for more information.

ABOUT OUR CERTIFICATION COMMITTEE:

The CMRW credentialing program was restructured under the guidance of the CDI's highly-talented, global Certification Committee. Hand-picked to represent the best-of-the-best of the industry and its various resume certification procedures, the committee's members include:

• Certification Chair: Gayle Howard, CMRW, MRWLAA, MCD, MCPLAA, MRW, CPRW, CCM, BIC, HRCC, CWPP, CARW - Top Margin Resumes Online, Melbourne, Australia

• Laura DeCarlo, CMRW, MRWLAA, MCD, MCPLAA, CCM, CWPP, CCRE, CECC, CCMC, IJCTC, 360 Reach, CEIC, BA - CDI & ACECS, LLC, Melbourne, Florida

• Patricia Duckers, CMRW, CPRW, CEIP, CWPP, CFRW, CFRWC, MFCC, MFCC/T, MMRW - CareerPro Global, Inc., Edison, New Jersey

• Annemarie Cross, CMRW, MRWLAA, CPRW, CEIP, CECC, CWPP, CCM - Advanced Employment Concepts, Victoria, Australia

• Tom Albano, CMRW, CARW - All Star Career Services, Lake Hiawatha, New Jersey

• Barb Poole, CMRW, CARW, CCMC, CPRW, PHR, BS - Hire Imaging, Maple Grove, Minnesota

• Gillian "Jill" Kelly, CMRW, MRWLAA, CARW, ATSC - Career Edge, Queensland, Australia

• Erin Kennedy, CMRW, CPRW - Professional Resume Services, Lapeer, Michigan

• Darlene Dassy, CMRW, CARW - Dynamic Resume Solutions, Sinking Springs Pennsylvania

• Jacqui Barrett-Poindexter, CMRW, MRW, CPRW, CEIP - CareerTrend, Gordonville, Texas

For more information contact CDI at info@careerdirectors.com or call 321-752-0442.

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