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The TORIs represent a unique venue for resume writers to challenge set standards and continue to evolve their resumes into ever more user-friendly documents for employers.
Melbourne, FL (PRWEB) October 29, 2013
What does it take to write and create an internationally-recognized and award-winning resume? According to Career Directors International (CDI) founder, Laura DeCarlo, “To be the best and be recognized as the best with an annual TORI Resume Writing Award, you have to embrace resume writing as a form of marketing. Resumes are no longer just job responsibility lists – they are about identifying the unique puzzle of skills, accomplishments, and talents that make up a job seeker, and then translating them into a powerful document that is easy to read, tells a story, grabs attention, and visually engages the reviewer.”
Currently in its 12th year, the Toast of the Resume Industry (TORI) award competition has become a true benchmark for allowing professional resume writers, job seekers, and career coaches from around the world to view the upper echelon standard in resume writing. According to DeCarlo, the TORIs represent a unique venue for resume writers to challenge set standards and continue to evolve their resumes into ever more user-friendly documents for employers; a win-win for job seekers who need to stand out in a crowded and competitive marketplace.
This year, there were nine categories with writers vying for nominations and first, second, and third place awards in each category. The judging panel, all certified resume writers and many former TORI winners, led by CDI’s Award Director Robin Schlinger, have selected the winners from the previously announced nominees. They recognize the following individuals by category:
Best International Resume
- 1st Place - Kimberly Mohiuddin, Movin' On Up Resumes
- 2nd Place - Brenda Bernstein, The Essay Expert LLC
- 3rd Place - Cheryl L. Simpson, Executive Resume Rescue
Best New Graduate Resume
- 1st Place - Victoria McLean, City CV Ltd.
- 2nd Place - Michelle Riklan, Riklan Resources
- 3rd Place - Laura Smith-Proulx, An Expert Resume
Best Creative Resume
- 1st Place - Michelle Lopez, One2One Resumes
- 2nd Place - Rosa Vargas, Career Steering
- 3rd Place - Miriam Cha, Metro Resumes
Best Re-entry Resume
- 1st Place - Sandra Ingemansen, Résumé Strategies
- 2nd Place - Gayle Howard, Top Margin Career Marketing
- 3rd Place - Christine Robinson, Professional Designs Writing Service
Best Information Technology Resume
- 1st Place - Laura Smith-Proulx, An Expert Resume
- 2nd Place - Maureen McCann, ProMotion Career Solutions
- 3rd Place - Diane Murphy Goldstein, MG Resume & Coaching Services
Best Executive Resume
- 1st Place - Cheryl L. Simpson, Executive Resume Rescue
- 2nd Place - Sandra Ingemansen, Résumé Strategies
- 3rd Place - Amy L. Adler, Five Strengths Career Transition Experts
Best Sales Resume
- 1st Place - Laura Smith-Proulx, An Expert Resume
- 2nd Place - Kimberly Mohiuddin, Movin' On Up Resumes
- 3rd Place - Tom Albano, All Star Career Services
Best Healthcare/Medical Resume
- 1st Place - Kimberly Mohiuddin, Movin' On Up Resumes
- 2nd Place - Ann Baehr, Best Resumes of New York
- 3rd Place - Laura Smith-Proulx, An Expert Resume
Best Cover Letter
- 1st Place - Donald Burns, Donald Burns' Career Defense
- 2nd Place - Sandra Ingemansen, Résumé Strategies
- 3rd Place - Michelle Lopez, One2One Resumes
The 2013 winners were recognized at CDI’s 2013 Global Career Empowerment Summit on October 19, 2013 at The Rosen Plaza Hotel in Orlando, Florida. All winners receive award logos, certificates, and medals.
For more information on the TORI Awards, visit CDI’s awards page.
CDI also owes special thanks to the TORI judges and Award’s Director:
Director of the TORI Awards:
Robin Schlinger, Robin's Resumes
TORI Judges:
Barb Poole, Hire Imaging, LLC
Darlene Dassy, Dynamic Résumé Solutions
Laura Labovich, The Career Strategy Group
Susan Guarneri, AssessmentGoddess.com
Audrey Prenzel, Resume Resources
Marty Weitzman - Gilbert Resumes
Jennifer Hay - IT Resume Service
Jeri Hird Dutcher - Workwrite
Grant Cooper - CareerPro of New Orleans / Strategic Resumes
Kimberley Bethke - Surcorp Resume Solutions
Norine Dagliano - ekm Inspirations
Job seekers can also learn more about how to select a certified resume writer; access job search and resume writing tools, advice, and videos; and search for a qualified professional resume writer or career coach using CDI’s free job seeker center.
About CDI: Career Directors International – http://www.careerdirectors.com
CDI is a global organization that positions career and resume professionals for success. CDI is focused on championing the industry’s cause for credibility and visibility; fostering exceptional success in every generation of career and resume professionals; and cultivating the career superhero that exists within each one of us.
