Each year Career Directors International (CDI) hosts a resume writing competition called the TORI Awards (Toast of the Resume Industry) where resume writers from around the world compete for first, second, and third-place standing and a chance to prove their ability to write strategic, well-written, and well-designed resumes.

The competition is a great way for me as a writer to showcase my skills to the judges and it’s wonderful to receive an award, but my favorite aspect of the TORIs is that it keeps me on the top of my game and motivates me to explore new, creative, and exciting ways to position client achievements.

The TORIs have helped make me a better resume writer. And the designation offers a promise of value to my clients and peace of mind that when they hire me to write their documents, they are partnering with a writer who knows how to use multiple strategies to position them for success in their job search.

This year, I picked up three awards showcasing executive and emerging professional resume samples.

I am happy to add these new awards to the 15 TORIs I have earned over the years, and I look forward to writing even better resumes in 2025 and beyond!