A Certified Master Resume Writer is the oldest master-level resume credential worldwide and the only one endorsed by an active professional association, Career Directors International (CDI).

Currently there are only 42 credentialed Master Resume Writers worldwide. I’m one of them.

Certified Master Resume Writers are considered by many to be the ‘best of the best’ in the resume-writing industry. To be part of a select group of elite resume writers, not only do you need a pre-existing resume certification, (such as CARW), but you need to submit a portfolio. This portfolio is judged by a panel of CMRW peers. The panel is made up from Toast of the Resume Industry (TORI) Award Winners and worldwide leaders of the industry.

Over 16+ years I’ve lost count of the number of so-called professional resumes that I’ve had to rewrite. Some have been truly awful.

The thing is substandard or fraudulent writers don’t personally impact my business, (even though multiple people have copied my credentials and website content) as I get so many referrals and clients coming back. However, it is impacting the consumer (you) and that makes me both sad and mad.

Since COVID 19, multiple new career businesses are popping up over the Internet and the vast majority are not from credentialed or qualified resume writers.

This sector is not regulated, so it really is a case of ‘buyer beware’.

This article (which I’ve linked to below) was published by Laura DeCarlo on Forbes recently. It is a really good outline on how you can protect yourself and not be exploited.

Please do your due diligence with everyone (including my service).

It will ensure that you protect yourself from hiring a dud, or worse still a scammer!

Four Ways Job Seekers Can Avoid Scams When Hiring a Resume Writer or Career Coach.