Meet DEBORAH L. SCHUSTER, CPRW

For over 20 years, Deborah Schuster has given thousands of clients a competitive advantage in the job market. Below are some of her credentials.

Certified Professional Resume Writer (CPRW)

CPRWs 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 was one of the first CPRWs in southeast Michigan. She served on the PARW/CC Certification Committee for eight years.

Certified Executive Resume Master (CERM)

In 2024, Deborah became one of just 37 Certified Executive Resume Masters (CERMs) in the World. Evaluated and awarded by the Career Directors International Board of Certification, Deborah’s work demonstrates an exceptional grasp of the aspirations of astute, top-tier executives. This knowledge includes use of the appropriate keywords and competencies, position responsibilities and challenges, branding strategies, metrics-based accomplishments, and effective presentation styles for executive resumes -- including Directors, VPs, SVPs EVPs, and C-suite.

“Overall, the committee was highly impressed with the quality, strategy, and presentation of your resume samples. Members highlighted the tasteful design, writing, powerful content, and superb portfolio overall. Clearly, your work demonstrates a strong understanding of effectively structuring and laying out content to tell compelling client stories.”

- Director of Certifications, Career Directors International, 2024

Certified Graphic Resume Architect (CGRA)

Modern resumes are visually dynamic – embracing graphics, color, charts, and graphs. But the design must be strategic and on-brand. It should make the resume easier and faster to skim – guiding the eye and highlighting accomplishments. At the same time, it should be ATS friendly. This requires a unique combination of writing and design skills.

For the CGRA, Deborah’s work was evaluated by the Career Directors International Board of Certification. Her work demonstrates an exceptional grasp of personal branding, formatting, design, colors, and graphic elements – allowing her to clients to shine. There are only a handful CGRAs in the world, and Deborah became the first CGRA in Michigan in 2023.

Memberships

• Professional Association of Resume Writers and Career Coaches (PARW/CC)
• National Resume Writers' Association (NRWA)
• Career Directors International (CDI)