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1. Designate yourself as the best of the best among your industry peers. 2. Demonstrate your commitment to top performance and lifelong learning. 3. Showcase your contributions and focus on making a difference to both the careers community and your client base. CRITERIA FOR MCD CREDENTIAL 1. Industry Longevity: one of the following is required in your specialty: - 10 years of experience; or - Relevant certification / license (e.g., CERW, SPHR, NCCC, CCMC, JCTC, CPC); or - Master’s Degree (or higher) 2. Continuing Education: demonstrate a minimum of 36 continuing education units (hours) of industry training in the past 36 months. 1 contact hour of training = 1 CEU; earn CEUs through industry convention attendance, workshops, training, certification programs, teleclasses, and webinars, as well as other CDI-approved programs. Book reviews (1 review = 1 CEU) can account for a maximum of 10 CEUs. 3. Community Outreach: demonstrate a minimum of 22 hours of service in the past 36 months. Earn hours by providing community workshops, speaking engagements and various other pro bono career services and approved outreach efforts. Paid contributions of this nature may count for up to 6 of the 22 hours. 4. Industry Outreach: demonstrate a minimum of 18 hours of industry outreach in the past 36 months. Earn hours through industry-related / program board positions, volunteer committee positions, mentorship and various other industry contributions. Industry programs developed and donated for use by industry associations can count for up to 10 of the 18 hours. 5. Written Expertise: demonstrate written expertise in careers competency with a minimum of three published articles (minimum of 1000 words each) or creation of a workbook, book, manual, e-book, information-only website, software program or other written instructional program (published or unpublished; minimum of 25 pages) within the past 36 months. Published resumes may substitute for one article. 6. Testimonials of Competency: demonstrate ability to translate experience to meet client needs with a minimum of three testimonial or reference letters received during the last 36 months from clients, managers, speaking engagements, etc. 7. Statement of Expertise: communicate your expertise through a 1500+ word philosophy statement which overviews your experience and industry commitment. A resume or bio can also be included. An over-abundance of achievement in #2-5 may substitute for up to 25% of another requirement in #2-5. If you have other industry contributions or achievements that you would like to substitute, please contact us for review and approval. PORTFOLIO PREPARATION In order to approve the previous criteria it is necessary to prepare a portfolio that can be submitted via fax, mail, or email. Documentation is required for each item and should be accompanied by the MCD Reporting Form. Examples of proof of documentation include: (a) Printed certificates and diplomas; (b) Copies of letters, press releases, notices, or evaluations; (c) Copies of published articles, sample resumes showing the name of publication, or significant documentation as proof of publications such as website where posted, etc. Download the MCD Reporting Form now. MCD SUBMISSION PROCESS Register on the website with your $200 evaluation fee. (A check can be mailed with portfolio if preferred). Send your portfolio, completed MCD Reporting Form, and $200 evaluation fee (if not paid online) to: Mail: Career Directors International, 1665 Clover Circle, Melbourne, FL 32935 Fax: 321-752-7513 Email: info@careerdirectors.com PORTFOLIO EVALUATION Once received, your portfolio will be reviewed by the certification committee. Each candidate will be notified in 4-6 weeks regarding the status of submissions. Complete and appropriate portfolio submissions will be awarded the MCD designation, which will be accompanied by a certificate suitable for framing, logo for use in print and web publication, and sample press release for media announcement. Candidates submitting incomplete portfolios will be notified and have a limited time to respond with appropriate documentation to fulfill requirements. RENEWAL REQUIREMENTS To satisfactorily maintain designation as a MCD requires update of portfolio once every three (3) years. Renewal requirements for submission include: 1. Documentation fulfilling items #2-6 from the MCD Criteria List from above. 2. Completed MCD Reporting Form 3. $95 evaluation fee. Certificates for credential renewal will be mailed within 4-6 weeks upon successful fulfillment of requirements. For more information or to submit questions please contact us at info@careerdirectors.com or 888-867-7972 / 321-752-0442.
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