How to become a reverse recruiterMake reverse recruiting your profession.
Resume writers, career coaches, and recruiters are moving into candidate-side representation. The NRRA gives that work a real credential, a code of ethics, and national recognition — so clients can trust you and you can prove your skill.
Why certify
A credential does the trust-building for you.
Prove the skill
Certification means you passed an examination and demonstrated real competency — not a self-declared title.
Stand behind ethics
The NRRA code of ethics signals to clients that you represent them honestly, transparently, and confidentially.
Get found
A public directory listing and use of the member mark put you in front of job seekers looking for a professional.
The path
From your first credential to Master.
Certification is earned, not bought. You start by joining and completing the RR Certification Training, then advance through examination and reviewed real-world work.
See full requirements →Foundations
Membership + the RR Certification Training + exam + blind-reviewed practicum portfolio + signed ethics commitment.
Core professional
CRRA + 12 months practice + a reviewed portfolio of anonymized engagements.
Master practice
Verified client outcomes and a contribution to the profession.
The training
The RR Certification Training builds the foundation.
Ten modules, a proctored-style final exam, and a blind-reviewed practicum portfolio cover the full NRRA competency model — discovery and strategy, personal brand, market outreach, interview and negotiation, ethics, and measurement. Complete the training, pass the exam, and prove the work itself in the practicum to earn your CRRA credential.
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