Master Resume Writer

Issued by Career Thought Leaders | Resume Writing Academy

Master Resume Writers (MRWs) are experienced professional writers who demonstrate knowledge in positioning and differentiating applicants through concise writing, formats that improve readability, and strategies informed by marketing and personal branding principles. They have proven their understanding of what recruiters and hiring managers look for in resumes, professional writing skills, and how to format resumes to comply with applicant tracking systems (ATS) while engaging human readers.

Type Certification
Level Advanced
Time Years
Cost Paid

Additional Details

Skills

Advanced Microsoft Word
Applicant Tracking System
Applicant Tracking Systems
Business Grammar
Data-Driven Storytelling
Executive Resumes
Grammar
Keyword Optimization
Personal Branding
Professional Branding
Professional Writing
Resume
Resume Analysis
Resume Development
Resume Layout And Design
Resume Writing
Writing

Earning Criteria

A minimum of 5 years of professional experience in the resume writing, careers, or employment industry.
Pass grammar assessment to identify common errors in career communications.
Although not required, having earned another professional resume writing certification reduces the number of resumes you must submit in your MRW Portfolio. Resume writing certifications and credentials that we recognize are the ACRW, CARW, CFRW, CMRW, CPRW, CRS+X, MMRW, and NCRW.
Submit a portfolio of resumes for comprehensive evaluation according to the highest standards for quality and excellence based on the following criteria: 1) Strategic focus for each resume aligned with the client’s objectives. 2) Well-written documents that are deep and rich in content with concise writing. 3) Success in distinguishing clients from competitors. 4) Diverse, distinguishable, and polished resume formats. 5) Creation of interview-friendly resumes.