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Any advice for a CNA going to a job fair on Tuesday?
I have been working as a CNA since Dec. and have been certified since Nov. I’m 23 and the job I have now at a nursing home is the only job in health care I have ever had. I found out about a job fair that is being held Tues. at a hospital in my area. It is a large hospital system. They employ about 7,600 people. I have already put in 5 applications with no luck. They only want CNAs that have experience. I hoping that 9 months will be enough and this job fair will be my chance to get in.
Does anyone have any advice on going to a job fair? I don’t have a resume. Should I make and bring one? I also don’t have any professional looking clothes. Should I buy some Monday? Certainly they don’t expect a CNA, who makes $8.90/hr, to be dressing too nice. I have never been to a job fair either. What should I expect? Should I arrive early? What kinds of things will happen?
I think anything over 6 months is sufficient experience for a hospital. Some require 12 months, but they are the minority. Definitely bring a resume. A cover letter stating why you want to work for them would also be good. When you are at the job fair, appear confident and offer a handshake as you approach them. Practice possible interview questions.
I would still wear nice clothing, even if it is for a CNA position. They want to see that you are taking the position seriously. I applied for a CNA job, and didn’t have any nice clothing. I picked up a black skirt that hit right below the knee from Goodwill (originally from the Gap, still w/ tags on!) and paired it with a white button-up shirt I already had. This was all I could afford, but I was glad I took the time to go buy something because I made a good impression.