The CPRW credential is focused on developing individuals with resume writing experience and taking your writing career to the next level. Our association developed a standard for testing resume writers and awarding the Certified Professional
Resume Writer (CPRW) credential to those who meet it. We invite you to join thousands of colleagues who have earned the Certified Professional Resume Writer certification.
The CPRW credential is the global industry standard for professional resume 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 PARW/CC resume writing exam and abiding by the Code of Ethics established by PARW/CC.
The CPRW program is designed for individuals who have previous resume writing experience. This is not a program to learn how to write a resume (see: Fundamentals of Resume writing).
Active PARW/CC membership is required to enroll and use all certifications. If you are not a current member, you will be prompted to join at checkout (PARW/CC Membership is $150).
Upon completion of registration, an automatic email will be sent to you with a link to download the CPRW study guide. (Link will expire in 30 days)
The study guide is a short guide to help prepare for the test, not to teach basic resume 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 mail or parcel service. 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.
Successful CPRW Candidates Receive
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.
The CPRW logo, examination, study guide, and any other related materials are the exclusive property of PARW/CC. PARW/CC membership is a prerequisite for CPRW testing and continuing validation of the CPRW Credential.
Become a Certified Resume Writing Professional
Not only does the general public now have a means of selecting the industry's best resume 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 PARW/CC membership is required to enroll and use all certifications. If you are not a current member, you will be prompted to join at checkout (PARW/CC Membership is $150).
