Do you consider yourself a Master of your trade? Someone who has repeatedly provided the vision, tools, motivation, strategies and expertise to guide clients to success? If you have distinguished yourself in your discipline, be it resume writing, career coaching, career assessment, recruiting, job placement, outplacement, career counseling or human resources, you now have a way to benchmark your advanced level of talent with the Master Career Director (MCD) designation. Why earn the MCD? Designate yourself as the best of the best among your industry peers. Demonstrate your commitment to top performance and lifelong learning. 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., CMRW, SPHR, NCCC, CCMC, JCTC, CPC, CCS); 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.

MCD credentialing:  Your path to the CDI Lifetime Achievement Award   Formerly recognized credential: Conversion Option: Hold a credential similar to the CMRW? You may be able to convert. Visit our MCD conversion page for more information.

5. Written Expertise: demonstrate written expertise in careers competency with a minimum of three articles (minimum of 500 words each, preferably published but not required) 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 321-752-0442.

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