Credentials & Certifications:
- Certified Executive Resume Master (CERM)
- Certified Master Resume Writer (CMRW)
- Certified Advanced Resume Writer (CARW)
- Certified Career Storyteller (CCST)
- Certified Graphic Resume Architect (CGRA)
- Master Career Director (MCD)
- Member, Forbes Coaches Council
- 17-Time Industry Award Winner
- BA, Creative Writing & English, University of Central Florida
About: Laura DeCarlo is a nationally recognized career strategist, award-winning resume expert, and President of Career Directors International (CDI), the leading global professional association for resume writers and career coaches. With more than 30 years of experience, she has helped thousands of professionals across virtually every industry and career level navigate career transitions, land faster, and increase earning potential.
Laura is the author of Resumes for Dummies, 7th and 8th Editions (Wiley), and a contributing expert to the forthcoming 9th Edition. She has been quoted in Forbes, the Wall Street Journal, US News & World Report, Vogue, HR Magazine, and Working Mother, and has provided custom training for the U.S. Air Force, schools, and corporations nationwide. As a leading voice on ethical AI in careers and hiring, she helps professionals and organizations understand how artificial intelligence is transforming recruiting, hiring systems, and career visibility.
Through CDI, Laura provides certifications, training, and leadership development for career professionals worldwide.
Specializations: Executive career transition, resume strategy, career management, executive branding, outplacement support, AI and career strategy, entrepreneurial coaching for career professionals
