Re: CCAC (pgh) CNA classes Originally Posted by mochabean 
Hi,
I'm having a difficult time finding a CNA position because I"m "too educated" (I have a BS). I believe that's a bunch of hogwash, but I'm still sending out my resume along with a cover letter. My deadline for trying to find a CNA position will be the end of this year. If I don't have anything then, I've been considering taking a CNA training course at CCAC in January. Has anyone done that before? What are your success of finding a positiong after completion? If you have a college degree but was able to get a CNA positon, what was your experience and do you have any advice? Thanks!
It's frustrating to be told "You're over-educated"....
I know... I'm a former therapist with a Ph.D. in psychology.... I've been moving from the "mind to the body" for the past few years and will get in to nursing school soon. Now I'm working as a CNA (and teaching a little).
:sasq:
(I will get into nursing school... I WILL)
Even with my education, I have been offered 5 jobs... and been turned down by 5.... I've had at least a dozen applications & resumes that weren't responded to.
For me, I think my job offers came because I didn't focus on my past, but rather, my future. I made it clear I understood what a CNA does and that I had the "git-er-done" attitude....
Hope this helps... Good luck with your job search...
Of course YMMV.... Blessings.
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