Apr
18
Resume Writing Certification – CPRW (Part 2 of Series)
April 18, 2012 | Leave a Comment
Last time, we looked at the idea of certifications for resume writers and whether or not it’s a good idea to obtain one. [If you missed the first post from this series, you can read the kick-off about resume writing certifications here.] Today, we’ll begin our examination of the different credentialing agencies and the certifications [...]
Jan
7
List of Career Credentials & Organizations
January 7, 2011 | Leave a Comment
Have you wondered about the “alphabet soup” following the names of career colleagues? As the career industry grows, resume writers, career coaches, personal branders, interview trainers, career consultants, and job-search strategists are continuously pursuing and acquiring new credentials made available by industry organizations. Here’s a quick list of some of the credentials and organizations in [...]
Jan
7
How difficult is the CPRW exam?
January 7, 2011 | 1 Comment
The Certified Professional Resume Writer (CPRW) exam is administered by the Professional Association of Resume Writers/Career Coaches (PARW/CC). When compared to other exams in the industry, some believe the CPRW exam is the least difficult to achieve. To take the CPRW exam, you must first be a member of parw.com (cost $150). Although not a [...]
Sep
11
Work From Home Opportunity
September 11, 2010 | Leave a Comment
Guest Post by Bridget (Weide) Brooks, CPRW On tonight’s local news, there was a story about a gentleman who answered an ad for a “work from home” opportunity. It turns out he was an unwitting middleman for a group of Russian thieves who used stolen credit cards to purchase merchandise, which was shipped to this [...]



