Resume Resources
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Certification
National Resume Writers’ Association
http://www.nrwaweb.com/
A nonprofit association for resume writers. It is dedicated to promoting high standards of excellence through mentoring, education, and support services. NRWA has attracted many talented industry leaders.
Professional Association of Resume Writers and Career Coaches
http://www.parw.com/home.html
PARW/CC is a professional association dedicated to elevating the skills, credibility, visibility, and profitability of specialists in the fields of resume writing, career coaching, and career counseling.
Professional Resume Writing & Research Association
and Career Directors International
http://www.prwra.com/
The Professional Resume Writing and Research Association (PRWRA) is an innovative organization which places membership benefits as its highest priority. The goal of PRWRA is to increase member knowledge and income. Membership benefits range from cutting edge training and certification programs to the tools, resources and partnerships critical to professional development and business growth.
Career Masters Institute
http://www.cminstitute.com/
CMI is a training and development organization for career professionals in the resume writing, career coaching, and related job search industries. Programs and services include a monthly newsletter, online training programs, press release library, resource section, legal and financial consultations, internet technology services, book store, mentor program, job postings and an upcoming Career Masters credentialing program.
Certified Resume Writers
http://www.certifiedresumewriters.com/
According to The Wall Street Journal's CareerJournal, certifiedresumewriters.com is one of the leading professional resume-writers’ associations in the U.S. It connects job seekers with credentialed resume writers.
Books
Resume
Magic: Trade Secrets of a Professional Resume Writer
Author: Susan Britton Whitcomb
Publisher: JIST Works, Inc.
ISBN: 1563708914
The
Elements of Resume Style: Essential Rules and Eye-opening Advice
for Writing Resumes and Cover Letters That Work
Author: Scott Bennett
Publisher: AMACOM
ISBN: 081447280X
101
Best Resumes: Endorsed by the Professional Association of Resume Writers
Authors: Jay A. Block and Michael Betrus
Publisher: McGraw-Hill
ISBN: 0070328935
Other Resources
Rockport Institute: How to Write a Masterpiece of a Resume
http://www.rockportinstitute.com/resumes.html
This award-winning guide to resume writing offers examples, format choices, help writing the objective, the summary and other sections, as well as samples of excellent resume writing.
Monster.com Career Center
http://content.monster.com/
Advice on interviewing, salary comparisons, and resume writing.
Career Journal
http://www.careerjournal.com/
View salary data for a vast array of industries and job functions, and access a wealth of information on all aspects of job hunting and career management. Editorial features include a wide range of features to help with resume writing, interviewing, networking and negotiating a new job offer.
LifeTips: Resume Tips
http://resume.lifetips.com
Learn resume tips and resume writing techniques to make your resume writing stronger.