{"id":3248,"date":"2019-05-27T16:00:20","date_gmt":"2019-05-27T16:00:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/fmpblog-staging.findmyprofession.com\/career-advice\/nrwa-national-resume-writers-association\/"},"modified":"2023-01-16T05:02:55","modified_gmt":"2023-01-16T05:02:55","slug":"nrwa-national-resume-writers-association","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/staging.findmyprofession.com\/career-advice\/nrwa-national-resume-writers-association\/","title":{"rendered":"NRWA: National Resume Writers&#8217; Association"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/thenrwa.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">NRWA<\/a> (not to be confused with the National Rural Water Association), stands for the National Resume Writers&#8217; Association.<\/p><p>The National Resume Writers&#8217; Association is a nonprofit trade association for professional resume writers.<\/p><p><strong>Their purpose as stated on their website:<\/strong><\/p><div class=\"wp-block-group fmp-border\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\"><p><span style=\"font-size: revert; color: initial; font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'Segoe UI', Roboto, Oxygen-Sans, Ubuntu, Cantarell, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif;\">To increase the visibility of the industry, encourage ethical practices, promote excellence, and raise industry standards through peer marketing and training.<\/span><\/p><\/div><\/div><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>About the National Resume Writers&#8217; Association (NRWA)<\/strong><\/h2><p>The National Resume Writers&#8217; Association (NRWA) began in 1996 and was founded by Vivian Belen.<\/p><p>This association was originally not a nonprofit.<\/p><p>It wasn\u2019t until 1997 that they decided to go national and create a nonprofit professional trade association for resume writers.<\/p><p>Today, the National Resume Writers&#8217; Association still values the same principles, is still a member-driven organization, and is still a resource for resume writers as well as consumers looking for professional resume writers.<\/p><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">NRWA: Membership<\/h2><p>The National Resume Writers&#8217; Association helps enable resume writers to expand their knowledge and grow in their professional career.<\/p><p><strong>Here are some benefits of becoming an NRWA member:<\/strong><\/p><ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Monthly webinars on resume writing and business building<\/li><li>Writing resources for interviewing clients and more<\/li><li>Advice on starting a resume writing business<\/li><li>Monthly electronic newsletter<\/li><li>Discounted annual conference tickets<\/li><li>Access to member directory for networking purposes<\/li><li>Access to other resume writers willing to share tips<\/li><li>Discounted resume writing certifications<\/li><li>Receive a listing of your company in the member directory<\/li><li>Access to using the NRWA logo on your website<\/li><li>And more \u2026<\/li><\/ul><p>For a full list of membership benefits, check out the <a href=\"https:\/\/thenrwa.org\/membership\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">membership page here<\/a>.<\/p><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">NRWA: Certifications<\/h2><p>The NRWA offers two certifications for resume writers.<\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1. NCRW: Nationally Certified Resume Writer<\/h3><p>In order to become an NCRW, one must first undergo a two-step exam.<\/p><p>First, each applicant must prove their expertise in the resume-writing industry by presenting evidence of continued learning and development.<\/p><p>Second, applicants submit their best resume and cover letter samples for approval.<\/p><p>Once both of these criteria are met, the applicant must partake in a timed proofreading exam of a resume that is full of errors.<\/p><p>Next, applicants will be provided a candidate profile and asked to write a resume and cover letter based solely on the information provided.<\/p><p>If all goes well, the applicant will receive their NCRW certification.<\/p><p>Learn more about <a href=\"https:\/\/thenrwa.org\/NCRW\/\">NCRW Certifications here<\/a>.<\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2. NCOPE: Nationally Certified Online Profile Expert<\/h3><p>In order to become an NCOPE, one must first undergo a rigorous five-week training program and pass the exam.<\/p><p>The training is aimed to help develop expertise in crafting branded, engaging, and value-based LinkedIn profiles.<\/p><p>In addition, you will learn to display LinkedIn recruiter proficiency.<\/p><p>Lastly, to pass the exam you will be required to show an understanding of best practices involved in finding, building, and nurturing online networks.<\/p><p>Learn more about <a href=\"https:\/\/thenrwa.org\/NCOPE\/\">NCOPE Certifications here<\/a>.<\/p><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">NRWA: Member Directory<\/h2><p>The National Resume Writers&#8217; Association provides an excellent directory of all the professional resume writers and nationally certified resume writers.<\/p><p>With more than 500 resume writers to search through, with filters by state, service offerings, and specialties, you are sure to find a great resume writer.<\/p><p>Take a look at the <a href=\"https:\/\/thenrwa.org\/professionalresumewriters\">NRWA writer directory<\/a>.<\/p><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">NRWA: National Resume Writers&#8217; Association Conference<\/h2><p>Every year, the National Resume Writers&#8217; Association (NRWA) hosts a conference for its members.<\/p><p>The 2020 and 2021 conferences were held&nbsp;virtually because of COVID-19. The 2022 conference is scheduled for September 18th &#8211; 20th in New Orleans.<\/p><p>In 2019, the NRWA Conference&nbsp;mixed&nbsp;things up by hosting the event on a cruise for the first time in NRWA history.<\/p><div class=\"wp-block-group fmp-border\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\"><p><strong>The 2019 NRWA Conference Cruise was September 23-27. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n<p>The NRWA Conference Cruise took a five-day cruise from Port Canaveral, Florida with ports of call in beautiful Nassau and CocoCay, Bahamas.<\/p>\n\n<p><strong>What to expect on the cruise:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Expert-led presentations<\/li><li>Workshops<\/li><li>Networking sessions<\/li><\/ul>\n\n<p><strong>Conference Registration Costs:<\/strong> $499-$599 for members. $744 for non-members.<\/p>\n\n<p><strong>Cruise Cabin Costs: <\/strong>$395-$565<\/p><\/div><\/div><p>For more information on the 2022 event, check out the <a href=\"https:\/\/thenrwa.org\/2022conference\">NRWA 2022 Conference page<\/a>.<\/p><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">NRWA: Leadership Team<\/h2><p>The National Resume Writers&#8217; Association&#8217;s current leadership team consists of 17&nbsp;key individuals.<\/p><p>Many of these leaders offer resume writing services and are some of the very best in their industry.<\/p><p>Kathi Fuller is worthy of noting. She is the president of the NRWA and also one of the top LinkedIn profile writers in the industry.<\/p><p><strong><strong>Sara Timm<\/strong>\u00a0<\/strong>&#8211; President<\/p><p><strong>Kathi Fuller\u00a0<\/strong>&#8211; Immediate Past President<\/p><p><strong><strong>Robert Rosales<\/strong><\/strong> &#8211; President-Elect, Ethics Chair<\/p><p><strong>Donna Tucker&nbsp;<\/strong>&#8211; Secretary<\/p><p><strong>Kathy Zeshemberg<\/strong> &#8211; Certification Chair<\/p><p><strong>Kristen Schmidt <\/strong>&#8211; Marketing Chair<\/p><p><strong>Annette Richmond<\/strong> &#8211; Membership Chair<\/p><p><strong>Norine Dagliano <\/strong>&#8211; Written Communications Chair<\/p><p><strong>Nancy Grant <\/strong>&#8211; Conference Chair<\/p><p><strong>Angelia Knight<\/strong> &#8211; Director of Member Support: College Career Centers<\/p><p><strong>Rosalinde Rosado<\/strong>\u00a0&#8211; Director of Member Support: Military and Workforce Career Centers<\/p><p><strong>Thomas Powner <\/strong>&#8211; Director of Member Support: Experienced Business Owners (Eastern Region)<\/p><p><strong>Dawn Rasmussen<\/strong> &#8211; Director of Member Support: Experienced Business Owners (Western Region)<\/p><p><strong>Paul Bennett<\/strong> &#8211; Director of Member Support: New Business Owners (Western Region)<\/p><p><strong>Grant Cooper\u00a0<\/strong>&#8211; Director of Member Support: New Business Owners (Eastern Region)<\/p><p><strong>Adam Zajac<\/strong> &#8211; Treasurer<\/p><p><strong>Jean Austin<\/strong> &#8211; Education Chair<\/p><p>You can find the whole list of NRWA leaders along with pictures and bios <a href=\"https:\/\/thenrwa.org\/leadership\">here<\/a>.<\/p><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">NRWA: Past Presidents<\/h2><p>Kathi Fuller (2021 &#8211; 2022)<\/p><p>Lorraine Beaman (2020 &#8211; 2021)<\/p><p>Virginia Franco (2019 &#8211; 2020)<\/p><p>Mary Jo King (2018 &#8211; 2019)<\/p><p>Michelle Dumas (2017 &#8211; 2018)<\/p><p>Steven Bouchard (2016 &#8211; 2017)<\/p><p>Shauna Bryce (2015 &#8211; 2016)<\/p><p>Bob Janitz (2014 &#8211; 2015)<\/p><p>Marie Zimenoff (2012 &#8211; 2013)<\/p><p>Charlotte Weeks (2010 &#8211; 2011)<\/p><p>Robyn Feldberg (2008 &#8211; 2009)<\/p><p>Kathy Sweeney (2006 &#8211; 2007)<\/p><p>Kevin Morris (2005 &#8211; 2006)<\/p><p>Linda Matias (2003 &#8211; 2005)<\/p><p>Greg Bridgeman (2001 &#8211; 2003)<\/p><p>Pat Kendall (1999 &#8211; 2001)<\/p><p>Marty Weitzman (1996 &#8211; 1999)<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The NRWA (not to be confused with the National Rural Water Association), stands for the National Resume Writers&#8217; Association. 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