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MASTER RESUME WRITER (MRW) PROGRAM

"Having the 'gold standard' of certifications raises the public's perception of the careers and resume professions to be 'professions' with real value and integrity." - Deborah Dib, CCM, NCRW, CPRW, CEIP, JCTC, CCMC, Advantage Resumes of NY / Executive Power Coach, Medford, NY

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Click here to apply for or renew your MRW credential

What is the "Master Resume Writer" Credential?

To earn your MRW credential, you truly must be at the top of your game! This certification is designed specifically for highly experienced, well-qualified resume professionals who combine expert writing skills with a strategic approach to resume development and top-flight English language skills.

The MRW serves to:

  1. Give you a credential that really means something to your clients. They'll know that they've hired the "best of the best" if you're a "Master" Resume Writer. In turn, you'll be able to increase your resume writing fees.

  2. Offer an EXCLUSIVE resume-writing credential to professional resume writers who have clearly distinguished themselves at the TOP TIER of the resume-writing industry.

  3. Offer a credential that truly assesses your UNIQUE resume-writing knowledge and expertise.

  4. Offer a credential that demonstrates your excellent command of the English language and grammar.

  5. Create a community of the top resume writers worldwide. This will allow you to leverage your skills and expand your client base with confidence, knowing you can tap into a community of your colleagues worldwide - other resume writers who are at the "top of
    their game" just like you.

MASTER RESUME WRITER REQUIREMENTS

  1. Years of Experience: 5 years of paid professional experience in resume writing (must be documented with a client receipt, copy of advertisement, copy of membership certificate, copy of business license or any other material that will verify you've been in the resume writing business for a minimum of 5 years).

  2. Resume Writing Credential From A Resume Writing Association (optional, but does impact the requirements for #3 below).

  3. MRW Portfolio Submission
    A. IF YOU ARE ALREADY A CERTIFIED RESUME WRITER, you must prepare and submit 5 client presentations. Each presentation must include (1) statement of client needs/objectives, (2) statement of resume writing strategy and rationale, (3) all materials supplied by the client, (4) the first draft of the resume (with client changes indicated), and (5) finished resume and cover letter.

    The Career Management Alliance recognizes and will accept the following resume certifications:
    --CPRW (Professional Association of Resume Writers)
    --NCRW (National Resume Writers Association)
    --CRW, CERW (Professional Resume Writing & Research Association)

    NOTE #1: Resume submissions for portfolio must include five different resumes:

    1. One resume for an industry or profession that's new to you.
    2. One resume for a senior manager/executive ($100,000+ candidate).
    3. One resume for a client in a technology industry.
    4. Two of your very best resumes.

    NOTE #2: Be sure that the resumes you submit are different in format and visual presentation. No templates; no boilerplates; no common look for all resumes.

    NOTE #3: Be sure to keep several copies of your MRW portfolio submission for use as a client marketing tool. You can share your portfolio with clients to demonstrate the tremendous amount of work that is required of you to have earned and retained your certification.

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    B. IF YOU ARE NOT A CERTIFIED RESUME WRITER, you must prepare and submit 10 client presentations Each presentation must include (1) statement of client needs/objectives, (2) statement of resume writing strategy and rationale, (3) all materials supplied by the client, (4) the first draft of the resume (with client changes indicated), and (5) finished resume and cover letter.

    NOTE #1: Resume submissions for portfolio must include 10 different resumes:

    1. Two resumes for industries or professions that are new to you.
    2. One resume for a senior manager/executive ($100,000+ candidate).
    3. One resume for a client in a technology industry.
    4. One resume for a graduating student with unique experience and/or qualifying credentials.
    5. One resume for a client in sales, marketing and/or business development
    6. One resume for a client who has been out of work for longer than 6 months.
    7. One resume for a client in education or health care.
    8. Two of your very best resumes.

    NOTE #2: Be sure that the resumes you submit are different in format and visual presentation. No templates; no boilerplates; no common look for all resumes.

    NOTE #3: Be sure to keep several copies of your MRW portfolio submission for use as a client marketing tool. You can share your portfolio with clients to demonstrate the tremendous amount of work that is required of you to have earned and retained your
    certification.

  4. Successful Completion of Career Management Alliance's Business Writing Program and Exam

MASTER RESUME WRITER APPLICATION PROCEDURE

Step 1. Document your 5 years of paid professional resume writing experience. You can document this with a paid client receipt from 5+ years ago, copies of membership certificates from professional resume writing associations, copies of certificates for your resume writing certifications, copies of print advertisements from newspapers or Yellow Pages, copies
of published articles you authored on resume writing, copies of articles in which you/your resume business were featured, or any other document that verifies your 5 years of experience.

Step 2. Prepare your MRW Resume Portfolio as outlined in the information above. If you have earned a resume writing certification from a professional resume association, be sure to include a copy of that certificate along with your 5 resume submissions. If you do not possess a resume writing certification, no documentation is necessary; just include your 10 resume submissions.

Step 3. Submit documentation of your 5 years of paid professional resume writing experience along with your Resume Portfolio to the Career Management Alliance. Mail to Bill Kinser, PO Box 535, Fairfax, VA 22038-0535. ALL MATERIALS MUST BE MAILED WITH HARD COPY. Email submissions are NOT acceptable. Include payment for $295 with your Portfolio.

Step 4. Upon receipt of your materials as outlined in Step 3 above, the MRW Committee will review your Resume Portfolio to ensure that it meets the standards for writing excellence. Every effort will be made to review your Portfolio within 14 days of receipt.

Step 5. Once your Resume Portfolio has been evaluated and approved, the MRW Business Writing Program and Exam will be forwarded to you via email. You will then have 14 days to complete and return the exam to The Alliance. The exam may be returned via email, fax or mail.

Step 6. Your MRW Business Writing Exam will be graded by the MRW Committee. If you pass the Exam with an 85% or better, you will be awarded your MRW. If you do not pass with an 85% or better, you will have 30 days to retake the Exam and earn a passing grade. If you do not pass the Exam the second time, your Resume Portfolio will be returned to you. You must then wait 6 months to retake the Exam and resubmit your portfolio.

STEP-BY-STEP SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS

Step 1. Submit your portfolio of resumes along with verification of your five years of resume writing experience.

Step 2. Your portfolio will be reviewed by the MRW Committee to verify your expertise in all facets of resume writing, strategy, design and production.

Step 3. The MRW Business Writing Exam will be emailed to you. As noted above, you will have 14 days to complete the exam and return it to the Career Management Alliance for review. Assuming that you pass the exam with an 85% or better, you will then be notified that you've been awarded your MRW credential and all supporting materials will be mailed to you.

RENEWAL REQUIREMENTS

The Master Resume Writer credential must be renewed every two years for a fee of $75. Renewal requirements include the submission of 5 full client presentations and a 2-page essay on what new information, strategies, tips and techniques you've learned over the past two years as they relate to writing resumes, cover letters and other job search marketing documents.

REVOCATION POLICY

The Career Management Alliance holds the right to revoke any individual's MRW if:

  1. That individual does not meet the MRW renewal requirements.

  2. That individual is dismissed from any company or any other professional association for unprofessional or unlawful conduct.

  3. That individual is found guilty in a court of law for unlawful or unethical business practices.

Click here to apply for or renew your MRW credential


MASTER RESUME WRITER (MRW) CHECKLIST

Verification of 5 Years' Professional Resume Writing Experience
Resume Portfolio

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