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Find a Resume Expert
If you’re looking for more information on how to write a great resume – or get an expert to help you with yours – you’ve come to the right place! This site was created by the National Resume Writers’ Association (NRWA), a US-based non-profit association with members from around the world who are dedicated to learning about and providing expertise in resume writing to all job seekers.
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The NRWA is a volunteer, member-driven nonprofit organization. Established in 1997, we have led the charge to drive excellence in resume writing through commitment to upholding the highest ethical and professional standards. The NRWA continues to expand globally, with member experts in diverse industries, professions and careers.
The resume experts at the NRWA are committed to ongoing professional development utilizing industry leading webinars, training programs, resources and conferences. This allows NRWA professionals to stay abreast of changes in the careers industry to best serve you – our clients and business partners.
Why Partner with the Résumé Experts at the NRWA
The qualifications of a “professional resume writer” can vary greatly – along with the services and quality provided. NRWA members are true resume experts committed to upholding the highest ethical and professional standards. The resume experts at the NRWA stay abreast of changes in the resume writing industry and are committed to your success. You can be confident partnering with a trusted NRWA resume expert to develop a strategy for achieving your career goals.
The resume experts at the NRWA are committed to ongoing professional development utilizing industry leading webinars, training programs, resources, and conferences. This allows NRWA professionals to stay abreast of changes in the careers industry to best serve you – our clients and business partners.
Why Choose a Nationally Certified Résumé Writer
Many people develop their own resumes but are frustrated by the process. Employers’ requirements and expectations are constantly changing, and that change has been accelerated by technology advancements in how resumes are stored, processed, and reviewed. If you are not getting the results you want, it may be time to work with a professional resume writer.
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Earning Management Role

QUESTION: After 10 years in my industry, I am ready for a management role. How do I “sell” myself as manager-capable on my resume without the experience?
Stacie Fehrm, Stacie Writes Resumes
Concisely describe your leadership skills in the profile summary. Then prove it with accomplishments under “Experience”. Dig deep and find examples of how you stepped up and contributed to the company’s success; when you made decisions, took initiative, conceived and implemented new ideas, resolved problems, and/or helped co-workers.
Kate Williamson, Scientech Resumes
Position yourself for the role you want, not the one you have. Highlight career success stories emphasizing your leadership, communication, and teamwork skills and achievements that show how you will be successful at the management level. These examples could include special projects, a progressive record of advancement, leadership/management courses, training/coaching/mentorship experience, etc.
Cathy Lanzalaco, Inspire Careers
Management roles require strong people skills and the ability to build teams and develop others. To position yourself as a manager, consider the impact and influence you have exercised working in teams and integrate those skills into your resume. Demonstrate your commitment to learning what it takes to be successful as a manager, take a new manager training course and add it to your resume.
Nancy Grant, Regional Career & Employment Services
When it comes time to take the next level in your career, your resume needs to highlight any and all management related tasks you have been specifically assigned and the outcomes you achieved. Were you selected to lead a team project because your manager relies on the strengths you offer? Excellent! Anything that shows leadership and supervision are the key to taking that next step.
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Ask us your question and it may be selected as the topic of our next blog post, with answers compiled from the advice of NRWA members.
Work with the Best
Find a Resume Expert
If you’re looking for more information on how to write a great resume – or get an expert to help you with yours – you’ve come to the right place! This site was created by the National Resume Writers’ Association (NRWA), a US-based non-profit association with members from around the world who are dedicated to learning about and providing expertise in resume writing to all job seekers.
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Thanks for checking out ResumeExperts.theNRWA.com! For more on our association and certification, see www.thenrwa.com


Earning Management Role

QUESTION: After 10 years in my industry, I am ready for a management role. How do I “sell” myself as manager-capable on my resume without the experience?
Stacie Fehrm, Stacie Writes Resumes
Concisely describe your leadership skills in the profile summary. Then prove it with accomplishments under “Experience”. Dig deep and find examples of how you stepped up and contributed to the company’s success; when you made decisions, took initiative, conceived and implemented new ideas, resolved problems, and/or helped co-workers.
Kate Williamson, Scientech Resumes
Position yourself for the role you want, not the one you have. Highlight career success stories emphasizing your leadership, communication, and teamwork skills and achievements that show how you will be successful at the management level. These examples could include special projects, a progressive record of advancement, leadership/management courses, training/coaching/mentorship experience, etc.
Cathy Lanzalaco, Inspire Careers
Management roles require strong people skills and the ability to build teams and develop others. To position yourself as a manager, consider the impact and influence you have exercised working in teams and integrate those skills into your resume. Demonstrate your commitment to learning what it takes to be successful as a manager, take a new manager training course and add it to your resume.
Nancy Grant, Regional Career & Employment Services
When it comes time to take the next level in your career, your resume needs to highlight any and all management related tasks you have been specifically assigned and the outcomes you achieved. Were you selected to lead a team project because your manager relies on the strengths you offer? Excellent! Anything that shows leadership and supervision are the key to taking that next step.
Ask a Question
Ask us your question and it may be selected as the topic of our next blog post, with answers compiled from the advice of NRWA members.
Work with the Best
Find a Resume Expert
If you’re looking for more information on how to write a great resume – or get an expert to help you with yours – you’ve come to the right place! This site was created by the National Resume Writers’ Association (NRWA), a US-based non-profit association with members from around the world who are dedicated to learning about and providing expertise in resume writing to all job seekers.
The National Résumé Writers’ Association
9 Newport Drive #200, Forest Hill, MD 21050
Thanks for checking out ResumeExperts.theNRWA.com! For more on our association and certification, see www.thenrwa.com

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