Become a CDI Member

Resume Writers and Career Coaches, we're here to make your success simple!

Ready to cut through all the noise and bust out of the hustle culture to get right to what you want and need in a nourishing and supportive community?

We’re here to help you say YES to success on your terms!

To job-seeking clients landing faster and converting into raving fans.

To a one-stop resource for ALL your career service, resume writing, and business-building needs.

To an easy path to building a 6- and even 7-figure business with resume writing and career services.

To a balanced life and career you're excited to wake up to each day.

I am ready to join now!

For 22 years CDI has been the leading global professional association and learning lab for resume writers and career coaches. We strive to keep it SIMPLE while still ensuring you have ALL the tools you need to succeed.

Career practitioners join us at various points in their career. Do any of these sound like you?

Curious, just getting started, or in a supporting field…

Wanting training and certification…

Looking to build partnerships and friendships…

Needing key support and guidance with challenges…

Craving new trends and tools to confidently stay up to date...

Focusing on standing out from the competition and being found…

Ready to shed the myth that to be successful you’ve got to work long hours...

Wanting to know you provide the most up-to-date effective tools for job seekers...

If so, it’s time to say hello to the next stress-free chapter of your career.

Our members who follow our done-for-you scripts, tools, strategies, and engagement plans are saying:

Myles Lofland

Delta State University

Excellent recommendations as always. You're a rock star Laura DeCarlo.

Thanks for all your resources and encouragement for career practitioners. I've been involved in CDI for a few years now. The tip sheets, audio lessons, video trainings, etc. have helped me to begin standing out as a valuable commodity in the higher ed space.

Don’t stop because you’re changing lives.

Deborah L. Schuster

The Lettersmith

Joining CDI is one of the best things I've ever done for my business. I've been writing resumes for 25 years, but this membership took me to the next level. The webinars are amazing and are free to members.

The most valuable part of membership for me is that it has restored the JOY in what I do. It turns out that creating high impact resume graphics is one of my favorite parts of my job. While my primary skill is writing, the graphic design engages another side of the brain.

CDI has always been at the forefront of the industry when it comes to resume designs that draw in the eye.

Yuvika Iyer

Careerlinko

I found CDI and Laura when I was struggling to grow my career development business. Even though business was stable, I wanted to take it to another level with personal branding. CDI and Laura’s tips have been a complete game changer!

There has been a phenomenal improvement in my resume writing skills after taking part in the TORIs this year and for some reason, my clients seem to be overjoyed with my post-TORI resumes! The number of revisions has drastically dropped, client referrals have gone up and the number of appreciative client testimonials is increasing rapidly.

All credit goes to Laura and CDI for the amazing, helpful, and mind-blowing strategies that are helping my business grow 2X faster! Thank you so much, Laura, for everything you do!

Yes, we do offer all the things you've been told you need to be a great resume writer, career coach, and profitable business owner

At the end of the day you need skill, certification, and authority, but you also need process.

At CDI you gain access to CDI's 6X Success Model.

6X Success Model for Resume Writers & Career Coaches with CDI. Peer Networks & Partnerships, done-for-you tools & scripts that work, cutting edge learning & trends, best practices & future trends, complete 6+ figure process, and prestigous certifications and awards

Just imagine getting the inside track with:

Done-for-You Job Seeker Resources

Time saving, white-labeled client educational resources you can sell or give away to boost the value of your packages.

(Take the time and guesswork out of creating and providing tools to give your clients and prospects).

I am TOTALLY impressed; I’m a member of other groups and NOT ONE offers the online resources that CDI provides.

Winifred A. Winston

The Career Center, University of Baltimore

Community + Learning Online Like You've Never Experienced

Join a welcoming community with included events to learn, network, and connect around hot topics. You'll find a new and exciting way to learn.

(Also engage with a new coaching question strategy in each session to reuse in client interactions.)

Resume Writing Tutorials from Award-Winning Writers

Clear strategies for designing high-impact resumes that help you overcome client career challenges and changes, and which make clients hungry to hire you.

(Resumes aren't a magic bullet but they can open doors for qualified candidates!)

I am absolutely blown away by the depth and breadth of resources for resume writing professionals. Kudos to you for doing such a great job and really working to ensure the success of resume writers!

Alana Henry

The Writique, LLC

Up-to-Date Career Coaching & Career Service Resources

Relevant tools for readily teaching clients job search, interviewing, career management, personal branding, and job survival strategies.

(They don't do this for a living -- have the knowledge to make their path easier and yours more rewarding.)

I believe careers professionals should make time for their own development - and CDI offers a tremendous value for both skilled and emerging experts. I highly recommend joining and experiencing this treasure trove of value to help support yourself and your clients in 2023 and beyond!

Laura Smith-Proulx

An Expert Resume

Proven 4-Figure Packaging and Sales Closing Script

Easy scripts and tools on how to present, package, and close 4-figure packages of resume and career services, 94-97% of the time, without ever actually having to be salesy.

(There's no reason you shouldn't attain the same success your clients do!)

I made $20K in the FIRST WEEK of implementing a new package-based system for my service offerings. Each time I deployed a new recommendation my business doubled and/or tripled in revenue.

Amanda Rico, Ph.D

Rico Editorial Services

Presentation Script That Packs Your Calendar

Simple script that you can use to get audiences excited and 100% fill your calendar with prospect appointments.

(If they don't hire you they can't benefit from your expertise to shorten their path to success!)

CDI and Laura DeCarlo are the ‘Underdog Super Energy Pill’ that we super heroes take to accomplish our career changing feats. There are tons of resources for success concentrated here and anyone thinking about offering career services had better include CDI in their business planning and skills building regimen.

Peter Lavelle

Rez Builder Resume and Job Service LLC

Processes for Easy Sales Funnels & Building Raving Fans

Imagine a 55% referral base of new clients, simple strategies for getting metrics-driven testimonials that pre-sell prospects, and scripts that turn unhappy clients into repeat buyers.

(You've made a difference and getting clients to spread the word is easier than you think.)

Through use of your methodology I’m now closing sales at slightly more than double my former prices. Your wisdom and guidance also allowed me to take a 2-week vacation while still having the largest revenue month of the year.

Cathy Lanzalaco

Inspire Careers

Sample Contracts to Win Corporate Clients + Templates

Done-for-you forms plus easy proposal process that lets you land 5- to 6-figure transition assistance contracts with corporations and government agencies.

(There's a whole world of B2C that could benefit from your expertise with their transitioning staff.)

The CDI credential I earned played a key role in helping my company to win the bid to provide career services to a university with 51,000 students.

Surranna Sandy

Surcorp Group of Companies

Opportunities for You to Stand Out & Be In the Spotlight

With an enhanced directory listing, expert guest blogging, Q&A Spotlights, publishing opportunities, volunteer roles, and award programs, there are so many ways to shine.

(Entrepreneurs wear a lot of hats and we're here to help you stand out and shine.)

Less than 30 days after joining CDI, I secured my first client as a result of my member listing. This single client was a more than 10X ROI on my annual investment in CDI.

Kyle Elliott

Caffeinated Kyle

At CDI we'll show you the paths of least resistance trekked by the industry's top resume writers, career coaches, and other career pros. Whether 6-figures-plus is important to you or you're just ready to up your game for your employer, with CDI we'll help you find YOUR best way.

CDI is a vastly caring community -- we all do what we do because we want to make a difference.

You'll be surrounded by colleagues who become friends who believe fiercely in bringing the best they can to job seekers and the world.

You'll be lifted up by an organization who only exists to help you bring your best self to job seekers and be richly rewarded as a result.

If you are hungry to make a difference, then we're here for you!

Join us now to hit your goals and help more job seekers while leaving the hustle culture behind!

Truly what's most important is that the results speak for themselves:

Marcus Hall

Results Driven Resumes

The content that I’ve been reading and studying on CDI for the past several hours is INCREDIBLE!

Today I applied just SOME of the sales consultation script tips and a few more tips I learned from CDI and closed sales of $1598, which is more than what I usually do in one week.

I closed out my week using your strategies at $3000+ and then sold my FIRST 4-figure resume package. This already more than paid for my year in CDI.

Erin Kennedy

Professional Resume Services, Inc.

I tell anyone who seeks out my advice about getting into the careers/resume industry, RUN!, don't walk to Career Directors International.

CDI is packed full of resources, webinars, meetups, freebies, and more. It is my one-stop shop for any questions, I have.

Has it helped me find success with my business, Laura DeCarlo?

Hands down, YES. Thanks for all you do!"

Bridget Batson

Houston Outplacement Resume Writing and Career Counseling

CDI has a special place in my heart. This organization, with its abundant resources, cutting-edge intelligence, and knowledgeable members, has been momentous in my growth and continues to shine every single day.

I have expanded my skills in SEO, marketing, and business management while remaining current on emerging careers, resume writing, ATS, and market trends/advancements.

With their resources, I have been able to build a strong reputation and triple my business without the need for thousands of dollars in advertising. I have had immense value in this organization. CDI has been my superhero.

Karen Bartell

Best-in-Class Resumes

By using your tried-and-true method and 97% close script, it’s like I was giving away gold. He acted like to couldn’t get out his credit card fast enough; like he was afraid I would go away.

And another amazing event: I quoted and sold another client my deluxe package for double the price I would have charged someone at his level before.

Carolyn Whitfield

Total Resumes

I came across Laura and the Career Directors International (CDI) 6 years ago when I was researching resume writing training and credentials. I instantly became a member of CDI and have gone on to earn several coveted industry credentials and won multiple industry awards that have helped to distinguish myself in a highly saturated market and build an arsenal of resume writing tools to position my clients above their competition.

Laura is an authority in the career services space and through CDI provides a wide range of done-for-you resources, coaching opportunities and turnkey courses for resume writers, career coaches and entrepreneurs.

A forward-thinker, Laura has the foresight and industry expertise to predict (and drive) change and innovate new products/services to meet the needs of job hunters and career service professionals.

What Exactly Do You Get When You Join?

When you become designated as a CDI member you get:

Member Logo
On-Demand Video Tutorials & Masterclasses
Deep-Dive, How-to Lessons
Live Webinars
Best Practice Tip Sheets
Done-for-You Pass-Along Materials
Exclusive Industry Reports
Trend, Tool & Tip Updates
Done-for-You Scripts & Contracts
Sale Scripts & Business Resource Vault
International Community, Networking & Support
Promotional & Publicity Opportunities
Career Service & Resume Writing Resource Vault
Detailed Directory Listing
Subcontracting Opportunities
Volunteer & CEU Opportunities
Legacy-Building Opportunities
Member's-Only Special Offers & Discounts

Plus access to:

Industry-Leading Certifications & Training
Award Programs & Competitions
Group Business Coaching
1-1 Business Consulting

Click to take a peek at the Member Resources

CDI MEMBERS EARN
2-3 TIMES THE RATES
OF THEIR COLLEAGUES

Still not convinced CDI is your golden ticket to making career industry success easy and stress free?

Check out these free resources:

Master’s Video Sales Course
COVID/Business Support Resources
Resume Pricing Survey Report Excerpt
Flyer Higher Tribe Style Business Coaching Event
Six-Figure Career Business Toolkit
3 Recruiter Voice Lessons
Graphic Resume Video Tutorial
Sales Consultation/Quote Email Script
3 Best Practice Tip Sheets
Book Publishing Audio Masterclass
Cover Letter Poll
Deep Dive Core Lessons
Many more lessons in our Career Pro blog!

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Why did I choose Career Directors International? Prior to this time, I have tried and tested many membership resources and it didn't turn out well.

[President] Laura DeCarlo's free resource changed everything for me.

From zero to six-figures didn't come easy. I dedicated my time to study how her process worked and it did the magic.

Oluwafemi Adebayo

Target Resumes Fast

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Do you have products and services you want to market to resume writers, career coaches, and other career service providers? With a CDI Affiliate Advertiser membership you can reach these individuals with deep connections to job seekers worldwide -- fantastic for gaining mindshare and building sales. Whether you have an exclusive offer for CDI members, wholesale rate, or just want to gain more visibility and business, CDI offers the most cost effective way to do so.

Learn more about Affiliate Advertiser Membership

If you know you want to take your business and your skills to the next level, then CDI is here waiting for you!

Stop getting confused, sidetracked, and misled from outdated advice or strategies from so-called experts who can't back up the talk with results.

It's time your membership ROI got you more than a membership logo and a monthly newsletter.

Everything CDI does is built to make you super. So I hope you will come fly higher with us today!

Angie S. Jones

Haute Resume & Career Services LLC

Since joining CDI I’ve implemented your strategies, guidance and tools, along with other key steps, which included launching a new and optimized website. As a result, I’ve watched my business grow from a tiny, local business to a key player in the industry. In the past year I have more than tripled my revenue!

I certainly couldn’t have accomplished all that I have without your support and guidance. You are AMAZING!

Elizabeth Craig

ELC Global, LLC

Laura DeCarlo...you definitely empower all of us to help our clients in so many ways and make it fun!

Also, James Cooper's SEO presentation on Thursday was beyond FANTASTIC! Thank you!

Tom Albano

All Star Career Services

It's been a little more than two years since I joined CDI and I must say that it has been the best thing I've ever done for my business. The educational resources, professional relationships, and subcontracting opportunities have enabled me to rapidly build my business from a small sideline practice into a thriving operation with a steady flow of business. When I hear people in other businesses complain about how slow things are, I simply can't relate.

CDI is the 'Ivy League' of career organizations yet it has that small college feel. If you're serious about taking your business to the next level, join today and get certified.

Bryan Lubic

San Diego State University

CDI offers crazy insane value. You are the Steve Jobs of career and resume organizations. You could take it down seven notches and still be superior. - Bryan Lubic, San Diego State University

Gayle Howard

Top Margin Career Marketing

I am convinced beyond any doubt that my CMRW has strengthened my reputation in the eyes of my clients. By promoting my expertise with my CMRW, I am able to command increasingly higher prices and I am in the enviable position of being able to choose who I want to work with. Additionally, the CMRW has most certainly elevated my reputation in the industry amongst my peers.

Anyone who has aspirations to command more dollars and is keen to build on his or her expertise should simply bite the bullet and do it. Some associations only have one credential -- that's not for me! My business branding is all about striving for excellence.

I don't want to get into comparing certifications across the different associations but let's just say that my preference is to apply the "Goldilocks" philosophy. Some are too time consuming and expensive, some don't exist, and others are "Just Right"! I'd place the CMRW in the "Just Right" Category!

Ann M. Larson

The Interview Experience

I wanted to let you know that in starting this business, joining CDI has been the single most valuable decision I made. Thanks for all of the support. It's a wonderful organization.