Announcing the NRWA’s annual resume writing competition –
Recognizing Outstanding Achievement in Resumes (ROAR)

Don’t Miss This Incredible Opportunity!

All Entries MUST be Submitted by July 20^th.

Winners will be revealed at the NRWA 2018 conference in Seattle.

* Increase Your Credibility *

* Raise Your Visibility *

* Grow Your Business *

* Prove That Your Resumes are Among the BEST of the BEST *

First-place winners in each of the segments and categories will receive:

• FREE one-year membership/renewal in the NRWA ($175 value!).
• Formal recognition at the 2018 Conference
• Promotional exposure through the NRWA newsletter, website, social media, and more
• Submit your entries today! Don’t miss the deadline!

Step 1: Choose your experience level so your entries will be judged against your peers.

• Experienced Writers (more than 5 years of experience)
• New Writers (up to 5 years of experience)

Step 2: Familiarize yourself with the categories.

• Creative Design: Think color and formatting. Judges will be evaluating the visual elements as well as the content… Is your resume visually exciting to look at while still delivering solid content, strong strategy, and ease of reading? Use your imagination, but make sure the resume promotes the candidate’s talent, not just a fun design.
• Modern Classic: This resume will have a familiar, yet strategic structure and layout. Fonts will be standard, sections will align with broadly accepted best practices, and layout will enable reader to immediately find information often looked for by recruiters. Judges will be evaluating strategy, content, ease of reading, and spacing/layout.

Step 3: Select up to three of your BEST resumes representing any industry or profession for each of the two categories (up to six entries per contestant). Fictionalize all names, addresses, and company names and prepare a strategy statement for each entry.

Step 4:  Familiarize yourself with all the guidelines and judging criteria. (http://www.thenrwa.com/ROAR-contest-2018) and submit your entries. Just $20 per entry for members and $40 per entry for non-members.

Register your entries today and get ready to ROAR!

Testimonials from Past ROAR Winners

“The 4 ROAR awards I won in the first couple of years of the ROAR Awards competition, made a tremendous difference in not only my credibility with clients, but also my confidence in charging at the level I am continually told I should be charging. My referrals have soared since winning, to the tune of about 85% of my business; I think my clients get a kick out of having award-winning resumes. Almost all of the new inquiries I receive mention the fact they reached out to me because of my awards. Last, but definitely not least, I place high value on my awards, given the caliber of judges on the ROAR panels. Thank you, NRWA, for providing this opportunity – it has helped me and my business grow in so many ways!” 

-- Lucie Yeomans, Sick Résumés 
ROAR winner, 2016 and 2017

"Winning multiple ROAR awards has been incredibly positive for my business and my confidence! When clients ask to see samples, I steer them to my award-winning online samples (e.g., on the NRWA website), which boosts my credibility tenfold! I’ve landed more clients and sales because of these honors and recognition! Plus, I’ve gained much more respect from my clients when it comes to strategies and advice on their career marketing materials!"

-- Sandra Ingemansen, Résumé Strategies
ROAR winner, 2015, 2016 and 2017

See you in Seattle in October?!? We hope so!

Registration is now open for the 2018 NRWA Conference in Seattle, Oct. 4-6. The program features more than 24 sessions, focusing on resume writing and design, content development, job search techniques, sales and marketing strategies, additional profit centers, branding, business management topics, and more. You’ll learn cutting-edge ideas and insights that will help you serve your clients today while preparing for the future of job search.

Attendees receive 10 Continuing Education (CE) credits. If you’ve been considering pursuing the Nationally Certified Resume Writer (NCRW) certification, attending the conference is a great way to jumpstart the process and earn the required number of CEs.

To register for the conference, CLICK HERE.

REGISTRATION NOW OPEN
The NRWA announces three session choices for 2018!!!

11-Week Live Program:
Wednesdays, 7:00-8:30 p.m. EST
May 16 – July 25 
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5-Week Accelerated Live Program:
Tuesdays and Thursdays
10:00-11:30 a.m. EST
Aug. 28 – Sept. 27
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11-Week Live Program:
Thursdays, 6:30 to 8:00 p.m. EST
Oct. 11 – Dec. 20 
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Click here to read the March 2018 newsletter.

Business Resiliency: Strengthening to Face Business Issues With Stan Washington

Thursday, April 19, 2018
12:30 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. EDT

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Click here to read the February 2018 Newsletter

ATS Two-Part Webinar

February 21 and March 16*

A two-part webinar series presented by Pat Criscito.

Part I - A Closer Look at Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) *Recording and materials available for purchase

Part II - Keywords for Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) *Note: was postponed and is being rescheduled but please feel free to register to ensure that you will receive a recording of the webinar

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