You'd like to enter the Toast of the Resume Industry (TORI) awards resume writing competition but you've got questions. So we got answers to your resume writing questions direct from the TORI award judges! We posed 8 questions to all our former judges (many former TORI winners) and 8 replied with Read More >
Resume Writing Intake Process to Elevate Writing & Client Experience (Video Lesson)
When you are a professional resume writer, showing up for your clients successfully comes down to being able to get to the heart of their data in order to position them to successfully land interviews. But it can be challenging to extract the information you need from questionnaires, interviews, or Read More >
New Classic Design Categories for TORI Resume Writing Awards
Are you an outstanding resume writer who would like to win a TORI but you don't go in for all that graphic design? Well, then the 2021 TORI resume writing awards have the BIG TWIST you've been waiting for! We're calling it the Best Classic Resume! You'll find these new Read More >
5 Commonly Repeated Pieces of Bad Job Search Advice
Let me paint a picture for you. You’re not happy with your current work life and want to start searching for a new opportunity. You know the job search process has evolved over the past few years, but you’re not really sure what all has changed or what it will Read More >
Over 50 Best Practice Tip Sheets for Resume Writers, Coaches & Career Biz Owners
Whether it's resume writing, career coaching, job search, strategy, or growing and managing your practice, you want the best practices available to do it right the first time. There's no reason to hunt down articles and piece together processes when CDI offers over 50 handy, downloadable best practice tip sheets Read More >
5 Reasons You Need an Updated Resume + Resolution You Must Make Now
You’ve been in the same role with your current company for a few years and updating your resume isn’t even a blip on your radar. Why keep your resume updated when you’re not actively in job search mode? Here’s the scenario that made me change my stance on maintaining an Read More >
8 Ways to Leverage Update Your Resume Month for Business Growth
September is officially registered as International Update Your Resume Month (UYRM)! This means resume writers and other career professionals can piggyback on the month-long holiday as a way to: Build awareness, acceptance, and visibility for your specialized services. Drive new business to your company and services. Gain publicity through Read More >
Take This Crap Off Your Resume If You Want An Interview!
Resumes are your calling card for entry into new roles, companies or industries. Outside the old adage of "who you know" that still stands the test of time, you'll need this 8.5 x 11 piece of paper that can likely determine the difference between thousands of dollars (both in the Read More >
4 Resume Writing Mistakes that Are Killing Your Interview Chances – And How to Fix Them
So you've written a resume and you've been sending it out but not getting the interviews you deserve. If the following sounds like you, you're likely making a few mistakes that can hold you back from receiving the interviews you deserve. Luckily, there are solutions. “I sent another resume out into Read More >
Certified Career Storytellers (CCST)
CDI’s Certified Career Storytellers have successfully been challenged to complete a rigorous course program that digs deep into the information gathering, writing, and design of LinkedIn profiles, resumes, bios, personal branding, and other career documents such as cover letters. To say these individuals balance talents of analysis, communication, writing, Read More >
