Please check if this Objective Statement sound right

NurseCubanitaRN2b, BSN, RN · Mar 8, 2010

can some1 please help me correct the following objective statement for me. if it doesn't sound good can u plz help me change it so it sound better. i'm available to work any of them like ft/pt/temp and ect. so do i need to add that to my obj. statement to let employer know it, if yes then plz help me too. thank you!:)
also if u dont mind plz share your obj. statement here too so it help me get a lil more idea. thanks!
"passionate about providing patient care as a certified nursing assistant"

is this going to be your very first cna job? if it is then you may want to say "looking for an entry level position as a certified nursing assistant" something to that matter. good luck

caliotter3 · Mar 8, 2010

I follow the recommendation that states the objective statement is not necessary and takes up space on the resume, so I do not use one.

tavia_yeung · Mar 9, 2010

Thank you very much NurseCubanitaRN2b and caliotter3 for the replies. I appreciate both tips that u 2 offered and they're all good. And yes this will be my 1st CNA job so I will take the 1st advice, I have my resume done (revising version) but it's only more than 1/2 page not even a page yet so I still want to keep the Obj. Statement to make the resume look a lil longer. I will take the 2nd advice for not add the Obj. Statement on the resume when I re-write my resume again in the future to look for job b/c since then I probably already have some work history which it good advice to remove the Obj. Statement otherwise it sure will take up more space on the resume. Overall agree w/ both advices!!! :yeah:

NurseCubanitaRN2b, BSN, RN · Mar 9, 2010

Usually if you're moving into a new position it would be best to write in an objective. Especially if you have several job experiences that are totally different. Good Luck :)

tavia_yeung · Mar 9, 2010

I have another question plz someone help me. I'm currently working as a caregiver just few months ago and this is the 1st job that I ever work in my life. I work on the weekend and it's only occasionally and they paid me cash. I dont know if this is consider a job or not b/c I'm working not even part-time.

So my question is, can I still add that job under the "Work Experience" section? I dont know if I can or not b/c they paid cash not check so I'm wondering what would happen when the employer run a background check and they dont see the caregiver job listed anywhere, do you think that they'll believe that I make up that caregiver job by putting it on my resume? I had submitted lots of applications and resumes and I did listed that job under "Work Experience/History", but IDK if it's right to added that job in or not? So again plz let me know what u think about this.

caliotter3 · Mar 9, 2010

A job is a job even if they pay you in peanuts. Put the job down on your resume. However, be prepared for a problem if these people do not want to verify your employment due to the cash situation. You know that they were required to pay employment taxes on your behalf. They paid you in cash because they were avoiding this. It is your responsibility to pay these taxes since your employer failed to do so. You should consult a tax advisor.

tavia_yeung · Mar 10, 2010

Thank you caliotter3 for letting me know that I can put that job down on my resume. Also thanks for reminding me about the tax thing too I didnt know that I need to do that.

I have 1 more question to ask, sorry if I ask too much questions but I really need you or some1 to help me, promise this is it. Ok, so I did lots of re-write for my resumes and turned in w/ my applications but still no one call me. I did have some ppl take a look at my resume and they tell me to remove/add thing on it but still I have a feeling that it's not perfect that's why I never receive a call from the employer. So, caliotter3 or any1 if u dont mind can I PM you my resume so u can take a look at it and let me know how u think or give me any comment about it. B/c the ppl that comment my resume they're not in healthcare field so I guess it's not help that much but I hope I have some1 in this field can give me comment about it b/c u folks are a much better help to me.

Please let me know if I can PM u or whatever way that work for u so u can take a look and comment my resume, thanks so much!!!:)

teacher08 · Mar 10, 2010

Also, remember you can visit your local Workforce Center (WIA) and college career placement center for additional advice for your resume revision.

My friend and I attended two different WIA programs and the facilitator for the resume writng class told us two totally different things. I was told to keep the objective and summary of qualifications and she was told to omit the objective. Honestly, I can not tell you to keep or omit the objective. Personally, I believe it gives the employer an idea of what you are looking for and how to best place you in the event of another available position.

I have two to three different resumes depending on the position I am applying for: one with a M.Ed, one with B.S degree, and one with CNA certfication and BS for healthcare.

Unfortunately, we have to do what is best for our situation just to get our resumes reviewed and obtain an inital interview. Best wishes.

caliotter3 · Mar 10, 2010

I would be happy to critique your resume in a PM, but I honestly do not know what kind of jobs you are looking for that even require a resume. I am a nurse and no one asks for my resume. I fill out job applications just like I did when I looked for CNA jobs. It is a good idea to have a copy of a good resume with you when you go to look for work though, so that you can copy the info from it. You also should have a separate piece of paper that lists all your jobs, the addresses, names of supervisors, dates, and salaries as well as your references to refer to when filling out applications. Before you do anything with the resume you should run it through your computer spelling checker and check it for good grammar as well. That is the first thing an employer notices. A resume with grammar or spelling mistakes is not welcomed. I also advise you to visit the Employment Development Department for help with your resume. While you are there you can also register with the job service and look for locally advertised CNA jobs.

tavia_yeung · Mar 10, 2010

"Also, remember you can visit your local Workforce Center (WIA) and college career placement center for additional advice for your resume revision."

Thank you teacher08 for that advices but unfortunately I'm off this semester to looking for CNA job so I dont know if I can still use that service at my school. But I will keep that advices in mind:)

tavia_yeung · Mar 10, 2010

Thank you very much caliotter3 for allowing me to send u a PM. The resume that I'm talking about is for the CNA job. I heard some CNA here said that when they applied for job they dont even use the resume at all and some said they turned in anyway incase the employer might want to see it and if they dont they can just throw it away. So that's why I want to turn in the resume too just to feel more confident. And thank you for all the tips that u provided in that post too, very helpful especially the "Employment Development Department", that one sound new to me. :yeah: