The Merits of Certified Resume Writers
When Creating a Professional Resume
What is a Certified Resume Writer?
CPRW. CRW. NCRW. We see those acronyms after so many resume writers'
names these days. But what is a certified resume writer, and how is
this person different than an
uncertified resume writer?
Simply put, a certified resume writer is someone who has passed all
the requirements of one of the three certifying agencies, the
Professional Association of Resume Writers
and Career Coaches (PARW/CC), the Professional Resume Writing and
Research Association (PRWRA), and the National Resume Writers
Association (NRWA). While the three certifications are similar, enough
differences exist to make it worthwhile to review each one separately.
Certified Professional Resume Writer (CPRW).
This is the credential offered by the PARW/CC, the first
Organization to establish resume-writing certification, back in
1991. Although it is no longer the only credentialing
organization, the CPRW is still considered the gold standard for the
industry, and is usually the first certification any resume writer
obtains.
In order to achieve this credential, a writer must not only be an
active member of the PARW/CC, but also pass a series of rigorous
testing. A panel of three CPRWs, who are also members of the PARW/CC
Certification Committee Board, grade the examinations.
Certified Resume Writer (CRW).
Offered through the PRWRA, there are actually four levels to this
certification, based on years of experience, training, and the number
of examinations passed.
Nationally Certified Resume Writer (NCRW).
The most recent of the major certifications, the NRWA introduced it in
1997. According to the organization's website, it is the most
difficult certification to obtain. The writer must pass a three-part
examination, and then, in addition to creating a resume and cover
letter, candidates must prepare a 'scannable' resume. Candidates who
pass the exam must maintain their certification through continuing
education credits.
While opinions on the difficulty of each certification may differ, an
average of 50% or more of potential applicants to any of the programs
fail their first time, even with the
extensive training and study materials furnished by each organization.
When you consider that 79% of medical students pass their boards, and
70% of law students pass
their bar examinations, the pass/fail ratio for resume writing
certification indicates that it would appear to do its job of weeding
out less-talented writers.
And don't for a minute think that resume writing doesn't take talent.
Anyone with a decent grasp of language and above average writing
skills can create a resume; a multitude of books, templates, and
software exist that will guide a writer through the preparation
process. But it takes a truly gifted professional to create a document
that not only concisely and accurately describes the client's
attributes and experience, but does it in a fashion that makes the
resume stand out in a positive manner, resulting in an increased
number of interviews for the clients.
C2005 Ronan Kennedy, President of Professional-Resumes.com
Our resumes and cover letters are flawless and guaranteed to win
interviews. Learn more and read our salary articles, career
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Written
By
Ronan Kennedy
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