Career Directors International (CDI)

Overview:

Profession(s): Resume writing, Career Coaching and Counseling, Recruiting
Member Type(s): Career professionals of all types and industries
Scope: International
Formed: 2000
Members: 300
Address: 1665 Clover Circle, FL, 32935, USA
Phone: (321) 752-0442
Fax: (321) 752-7513
Email: info@careerdirectors.com
Website: www.careerdirectors.com

Description:

Career Directors International (CDI) is a professional association committed to delivering industry innovation and unlimited potential for career professionals, and places top priority on introducing new member opportunities in education, connection and empowerment.

Our global membership spans all career disciplines and includes resume writers, career coaches and counselors, job developers, recruiters, outplacement specialists, HR practitioners and other specialists from private practice, civil service, academia and military.

Membership benefits range from cutting edge training and certification programs to the tools, resources and partnerships critical to professional development and business growth.

Mission/Aims:

CDI is committed to delivering industry innovation and unlimited potential for career professionals, and places top priority on introducing new member opportunities in education, connection and empowerment.

Principal Activities:

Providing support, tools, networking, training and emerging resources to new and seasoned career professionals.

Member Benefits:

Multiple benefits which include - weekly newsletter; mentorship program; international networking through elist and conventions; monthly teleclasses, certifications and self-paced courses; PR opportunities such as International Update Your Resume Month; annual Resume Writing competition; annual convention; Member's Only website section including articles, PowerPoint presentations, Word forms and templates, client newsletter, links, and more in 11 categories: Assessments, Careerisms: Just for Fun, Certifications, Client Newsletter, Job Search & Interviewing, Sales & Marketing, International Employment, Personal & Business Management, Public Relations, Research, TORI Awards and Hire Views monthly newsletter. Also, publishing opportunities, marketing opportunities and discounts on multiple industry services.

Training/Licensing/Certification:

Teleclasses on a variety of subjects. Self-paced courses for Certified Federal Resume Writer, Certified Career Research Professional, Certified Web Portfolio Practitioner. Also, online, group course - Certified Electronic Career Coach. Credentialing as a Certified Advanced Resume Writer, Certified Expert Resume Writer and Master Career Director.

Affiliations:

Associations to which we are a member:
American Society of Association Executives (ASAE)

Partner Associations:
CoreNet Global

Verification Criteria:

Proof of certification (CARW, CERW, CFRW, CECC, etc.); years' experience; resume publications; TORI (resume) awards and nominations; quality of samples; client testimonials.