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The mission of The NRWA, a nonprofit
trade association for professional resume
writers, is to increase the visibility of the
industry, encourage ethical practices,
promote excellence, and raise industry
standards through peer mentoring
and training.

Excellence in Resume Writing

The NRWA’s premier online training program for resume writers

What the Online Training Can Do for You

The NRWA’s Excellence in Resume Writing online training program delivers practical, ready-to-use resume writing tips to improve your skills, whether you’re a seasoned professional or just starting out in the field.

Benefits to Resume Writers:
  • Stand out from the competition by keeping your resume writing skills up-to-date
  • Earn the trust of your clients by producing truly excellent resumes
  • Build your confidence by knowing you are following industry standards of excellence
  • Prepare for the Nationally Certified Resume Writer (NCRW) exam
  • Earn continuing education credits

Five Information-Packed Segments

Each segment contains a wealth of information, examples, and exercises to enhance your learning experience. Topics include:

Segment 1: The Resume as a Marketing Tool
Segment 2: Writing Concepts
Segment 3: Common Grammatical Errors
Segment 4: Energizing Job Descriptions
Segment 5: ASCII Resumes

Online Training Made Easy

Once you register, there’s no deadline for completing the training – your registration never expires. When you finish each segment, your answers will be graded and the results will be immediately available. Please note that there is a one hour time limit on each segment’s quiz, so be sure to block uninterrupted time for your training.

Next Steps

Review the training segments and click “Register Now” to get started:

Segment 1: The Resume as a Marketing Tool Fee: $30 Register Now
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The focus of this segment is on marketing concepts that are used in resume writing. You will learn how to sell benefits instead of features and emphasize successes, contributions, and achievements. Learn how to incorporate design elements and write compelling content to effectively market your resume clients.

Segment 2: Writing Concepts Fee: $30 Register Now
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A good advertising copywriter knows her audience. She knows what consumers want, and she knows what product features and benefits to write about to persuade consumers to buy. As resume writers, we must do the same. Learn how to think like a copywriter and create resumes that generate a “call to action” for your clients.

Segment 3: Common Grammatical Errors Fee: $30 Register Now
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This segment covers grammatical errors commonly found on resumes. It includes capitalization, number usage, and plurals and possessives.

Segment 4: Energizing Job Descriptions Fee: $30 Register Now
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One of the distinguishing features of an excellent resume is its job descriptions. Like a good headline, the first sentence should pique the reader's attention and draw him into the copy that follows. Our goal as resume writers is to get the potential employer's attention. We do this by energizing our job descriptions and focusing on relevant accomplishments.

Segment 5: ASCII Resumes Fee: $30 Register Now
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This segment covers ASCII resumes and related issues such as definition of ASCII resumes, step-by-step instructions for creating ASCIIs with and without line breaks, and how to correctly use ASCII files in a job search.

Thank you for your interest in the Excellence in Resume Writing training program. If you need additional information or have any questions, please contact the Admin Manager.