CNA resume

[Fuentes]

Hi there.

I just passed my CNA certification about a month ago but never work in the medical field. I worked general labor jobs and was in the national guard for some years. I know very little about how to write a resume but some places do ask. Any suggestion on how it should look or sound? would love the help if possible if not, have a great day any who.

thank you

Fuentes.

[FLCNA]

Hello Fuentes!! /wave

I am a new CNA with a little over 30 days on the job. I spent 22 years in the military and I have worked in hospitality and food service.

There are several options available to you. Go to your local library and check out a few books. Consider googling "how to write a resume". You can also check your local Craigslist for resume writers. Oh, there might also be resume help available at your local community college.

I recently "hired" someone from Craigslist to update my resume and I am pleased with the results.

Gratz on getting certified, too!! :)

[Aspiretobe]

Google CNA resume examples, career change resume examples. I had no medical experience either but managed to pull together a decent resume highlighting relevant skills from other areas. Congrats and Good luck!

[IEDave, ASN, CNA, LVN]

Morning, Fuentes:

As far as resumes go - my take is that most people over-think 'em. The 2 rules of thumb that I've gone by are these:

• Put the important stuff towards the top;
  
• If it won't help you to get the interview, leave it off.
  

Mine are usually formatted like this:

first 6 lines or so contain my name, contact info & license/certification numbers (centered)

2 blank lines

One line objective

2 blank lines

Experience (each position separated by 1 line)

2 blank lines

Education

That's it. Boring? Sure, but what I'm trying to do is make the process as simple for the hiring manager as I can to decide whether I should be brought in for an interview. Even if they decide not to interview you, at least it'll make their job a bit easier, which never hurts.

Just make sure to emphasize whatever your strong points are - if you don't have any applicable work experience, move your educational background up on the page, and put whatever experience you do have towards the bottom. If they want references, put them on a separate page - most likely the hiring manager's not going to call your references, HR will.

Other than that, what tends to work better when applying for CNA jobs (or, entry level jobs in general) is to get a list of facilities that you would like to work at, and apply in person, nicely dressed & ready to interview. Some may send you off to apply online - but, you'd be surprised how often just applying in person works ('cause practically no one does these days).

As for me - haven't done this as a CNA yet, but I coached my niece & a couple of her classmates through their job hunts; took about a month to get 'em all employed. In my previous career in IT, I was usually interviewing for the next job within about 6 months after getting the current one, so I've had lots of practice at this. Best of luck to you, and feel free to ask if there's anything else we can help with!

----- Dave