Step 1: Sample Résumé and Cover Letter Review 

FORMATTING FOR SUBMISSION

Your sample submission should contain three documents that are in compliance with
the NCRW Study Guide (available only to members) and The Gregg Reference Manual:

1. A self-authored résumé (.doc format).
2. A self-authored cover letter (.doc format), written for the same client.
3. A justification explaining the client’s job search objectives and target industry, as well as the strategies incorporated in your documents.

Our graders require all three documents to perform a fair review of your materials. If you don’t include all three files, you will be asked to re-submit and the review process will be delayed. 

Before uploading your files, remove all identifying information from Word’s properties (i.e., your name and the client's name). If you wrote the documents for an actual client, feel free to revise the achievements to make them even stronger.

RESULTS

While the sample submission process is limited to members pursuing certification, part of the feedback is a “Ready” or “Not Ready” recommendation to help you determine if you are prepared to pass the NCRW Examination.

One NCRW grader will review your samples using the same criteria used when grading NCRW exams. Within 2-3 weeks, you will receive written feedback and an invitation to schedule a phone call to have your questions answered or clarify any comments and recommendations from the grader.

A “Ready” recommendation is required to move on to the NCRW Exam. However, some writers may find it helpful to submit multiple samples if the grader recommends that the writer is "Not Ready" (a $75 fee applies to each submission).