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Certified Professional Résumé Writer (CPRW)

Certified Professional Résumé Writer (CPRW)

What is a CPRW?

The CPRW credential is focused on developing individuals with résumé writing experience and taking your writing career to the next level. Our association developed a standard for testing résumé writers and awarding the Certified Professional Résumé Writer (CPRW) credential to those who meet it. We invite you to join thousands of colleagues who have earned the Certified Professional Résumé Writer certification.
  • The CPRW credential is the global industry standard for professional résumé writers.
  • The CPRW credential distinguishes those who are highly experienced and committed to professionalism.
  • The CPRW credential is awarded to those who have earned the credential by passing the PARWCC resume writing exam and abiding by the Code of Ethics established by PARWCC.
  • The CPRW is designed for individuals who have previous résumé writing experience. This is not a program to learn how to write a résumé (see: Fundamentals of Résumé writing).
  • Active PARWCC membership is required to enroll and use all certifications. If you are not a current member, you will be prompted to join at checkout (PARWCC Membership is $175).
Certified Professional Résumé Writer Assessment
Member Cost: $295
Non-Member Cost: $470
  • Successful CPRW Candidates Recieve:
  • CPRW Gearbox Marketing Tools
  • Use of “CPRW” credential after your name to denote the earned certification
  • A CPRW Certificate for display in your office
  • Announcement of your earned credential in the PARW/CC Spotlight.
  • The CPRW logo, as shown above, for use in printed literature and online.
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PARWCC highly recommends completing the Fundamentals of Résumé Writing program before attempting the CPRW exam. The program does not teach you HOW to pass the CPRW Exam; it is designed to provide you with a path to develop the skills you need to BE a successful CPRW.
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Become A Certified Résumé Writing Professional

  • Not only does the general public now have a means of selecting the industry’s best résumé professionals, but others in the career field have taken notice.
  • Publishers of career books request that résumé samples be submitted exclusively by those with the CPRW credential, including individual practitioners, universities, military career counselors, and state Departments of Labor, etc.

  • Active PARWCC membership is required to enroll and use all certifications. If you are not a current member, you will be prompted to join at checkout (PARWCC Membership is $175).

What to Expect
  • Upon completion of registration, an automatic email will be sent to you with a link to download the CPRW instructions. (Link will expire in 30 days)
  • The instructions are a short guide to help prepare for the test, not to teach basic résumé writing skills.
  • There is a one-year time frame from registration to complete the testing process.
  • The CPRW timed test is sent via email and returned via email. Complete instructions are in the study guide.
  • Tests are graded anonymously by a Certification Committee who have also earned the CPRW credential and received training in test scoring. Results are available in approximately 8 weeks.
Take this quick self assessment to help determine whether you should take the Certified Professional Résumé Writer (CPRW) exam or the Fundamentals of Résumé Writing program:
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Why PARWCC? Voices from our Community

The CPRW Certification is the benchmark for being a recognized resume writer.

Debraca R Testimonial

Investing in the continuous training and education provided by PARWCC makes me a trusted advisor…My hobby turned into a 5-figure business in one year because I invested in my education and received the career coaching credential from PARWCC.

Debraca R.

Agape Career Counseling Group
Dustin B Testimonial

PARWCC’s extensive library of resources, networking opportunities, and career services insights have significantly enhanced my ability to deliver exceptional services to my clients…and equipped me to help job seekers achieve their career goals with confidence and expertise.

Dustin B.

417 Resume Renovators
PARWCC Code of Ethics Badge

I was fortunate to be a part of the 1st cohort of the Certified Student Career Coach (CSCC), and Dr. Saunders’ expertise, homework exercises, and her breadth of resources enhanced my understanding of the material by providing practical hands-on exercises.

Towanda W.

Coach for New Life
Tali S Testimonial

I’ve gotten so much value out of being part of this community! I love the monthly networking calls and webinars included in the membership, and attending the in-person Thrive! conference was truly a highlight of the year for me.

Tali S.

Bold Career Talk

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