Bio - Deborah L. Schuster, Certified Professional Resume Writer, The Lettersmith

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Deborah L. Schuster, CPRW

Background and Credentials

As a published resume expert with 20 years of experience in resume writing, Deborah Schuster has given thousands of clients a competitive advantage in the job market. Below are some of her credentials.

Certified Professional Resume Writer Logo Certified Professional Resume Writer

CPRW's are the career industry's leading experts in the development of strategic resumes. Certification is earned by passing a rigorous exam, and meeting the highest standards of the resume industry. As many as 50% of resume writers fail this exam on their first attempt. Deborah has been certified since 1994 (she passed on the first attempt) and was one of the first CPRW's in her area.

Memberships: Member of the Professional Association of Resume Writers and Career Coaches, since 1992. Read the PARW/CC Code of Ethics.

Nationally Published Resumes:

Over 45 of Deborah's resumes and cover letters have been selected for publication in many "Best Resumes" books, including:

Gallery of Best Resumes, Second Edition (JIST, 2001)

Expert Resumes for Teachers & Educators (JIST, 2002)

Expert Resumes for Computer & Web Jobs (JIST, 2001)

Professional Resumes for Executives, Managers, & Other Administrators (JIST, 1998)

Resume Winners from the Pros (Impact, 1998)

America's Top Resumes for America's Top Jobs (JIST, 1998)

101 Best Resumes (McGraw Hill, 1997)

101 Best Cover Letters (McGraw Hill, 1999)

Gallery of Best Resumes for Two Year Degree Graduates (JIST, 1996)

Training Manual of the Professional Association of Resume Writers (1999). Deborah's resumes were published in the manual to train other resume writers in effective resume writing.

Contributor to the PARW Spotlight - the newsletter of the Professional Association of Resume Writers.

National Business Employment Weekly - Resume Makeover "Can This Resume Be Saved" column (Dow Jones, Publishers of The Wall Street Journal, November 1998)

Quoted as a resume and job search expert in:

Deborah was quoted in:

CNNMoney.com: A job seeker is hired in Michigan's burgeoning film industry - Oct. 19, 2009

National Business Employment Weekly "Fast Tracks" column

The Detroit News (Detroit, Michigan)

The Monroe Evening News (Monroe, Michigan)

PARW Spotlight

Resume Writer's Digest

Deborah's Resumes used as Microsoft Templates:

Two of Deborah's resumes were selected as Microsoft Templates, and are published on the Microsoft web site. Note: While we don't advocate the use of resume templates, we are proud that Deborah's resumes were selected and received a "four star" rating from thousands of users. Please note that Microsoft has greatly simplified the original design of these resumes, which were originally published in 101 Best Resumes back in 1997.

Industry Experience:

Deborah has worked with clients at all levels in a wide variety of fields, including Executive, Management, Professional, Technical, Engineering, Medical, and Education. See a list of her Industry Expertise. She knows what employers are looking for, and knows the important keywords, power words, and buzzwords for your industry.

Based in Troy, Michigan, Deborah has extensive experience with clients in the Automotive industry.

Public Speaking:

Presented numerous resume workshops and seminars to local colleges, universities and high schools in Southeast Michigan.

View Deborah's Resume

Contact Us:

The Lettersmith Career Marketing
Deborah L. Schuster, CPRW

Phone: 248-828-1699

Fax: 810-592-8431

Snail Mail:

55 E. Long Lake Rd., # 484, Troy, MI 48085

Located in the Detroit Metro area of Southeast Michigan.

Serving Clients Nationwide in the U.S. and Canada.

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Code of Ethics:

The Lettersmith is a member in good standing of the Professional Association of Resume Writers, and we serve our clients according to the PARW Code of Business Ethics. We continually strive to provide the highest level of customer service, and we promise to protect your confidentiality and the privacy of your personal information.