The decision as to whether to hire a professional resume writer is one that leaves many people confused. So I’m glad you stopped here because this is SO IMPORTANT! I’m going to approach this in two pieces, since there is a growing understanding of professional resume writing services, but many Read More >
Certified Executive Resume Masters (CERM)
Are you an executive looking for assistance in writing your executive resume? These individuals have proven their talent in helping executives at all levels to craft outstanding professional resumes. To date there are only 35 recognized CERMs in the world*. These talented professionals include, in alphabetical order thus not by Read More >
Master Career Directors (MCD)
CDI's Master Career Directors have distinguished themselves within their career discipline, be it resume writing, career coaching, career assessment, recruiting, job placement, outplacement, career counseling or human resources. They have done so by meeting and maintaining CDI's criteria. The following 11 individuals have earned this credential. They are Read More >
Certified Web Portfolio Practitioners (CWPP)
CDI no longer offers the CWPP course but does recognize those individuals who have earned the credential. The program taught resume writers how to create effective online content for web portfolios and web resumes. The program included portfolio content development and the 22+ potential artifacts of a web portfolio, portfolio content Read More >
Master Military Resume Writers (MMRW)
CDI no longer offers the MMRW course but does recognize those individuals who have earned the credential. These individuals are skilled in the art of converting complex military jargon and career data into civilian speak coupled with effective formats for helping their clients to achieve successful miltary-to-civilian transition. The following Read More >
Certified/Master Federal Resume Writers (CFRW/MFRW)
CDI no longer offers the CFRW/MFRW course but does recognize those individuals who have earned the credential. These professionals are capable of helping job seekers prepare employment documentation for U.S. Federal government positions. They are also knowledgeable in federal hiring reforms and requirements from the Presidential Memorandum. (Both Read More >
Certified Resume Specialists (CRS)
The CRS is a unique credential for those professional resume writers who provide resume writing to niche industries as their specialties, or for those who want to demonstrate their expertise across a variety of specific industries. There are currently 19 different categories of the CRS. Job seekers looking for a Read More >
Certified Advanced Resume Writers (CARW)
These individuals have jumped through serious testing hoops as established by CDI's certification committee to earn their CARW credential in resume writing. They are some of the best resume writers in the world, many of whom are currently preparing to take (or have already successfully taken) the final step to Read More >
Certified Master Resume Writers (CMRW)
These individuals are the most elite resume writers in the world. To date there are only 43 recognized CMRWs in the world*. These talented professionals include, in alphabetical order thus not by any preference: Amy L. Adler - Five Strengths Career Transition Experts Jacqui Barrett-Poindexter - Career Trend Karen Bartell Read More >
What is the difference between a CARW, CMRW, and a CRS?
Let's start with unraveling the acronyms: CMRW = Certified Master Resume Writer CARW = Certified Advanced Resume Writer CRS = Certified Resume Specialist Each of these levels stands apart from the uncertified (untested) resume writer as well as those who may be certified from other organizations that don't have continuing Read More >
