I am trying to boost my resume. I have my TWIC card and AED/CPR/First Aid Certification. I am also OSHA 10 certified. I was thinking about getting my forklift certification. I just recently applied for a passport book. I was wonder if anyone knew of any other cheap/ easy to obtain certifications.
If they’re cheap and easy to obtain, they won’t boost your resume appreciably, if at all. Get them if you want them. Otherwise, save your money.
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Having a passport isn’t a resume booster. If the job requires international travel (and I’ve never heard of this for internship/fresh out of college jobs), having a passport won’t give you an edge. They’ll just assume you’ll get one if hired.
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Become a notary public that is available 24/7.
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Getting a forklift certification only helps if you want a job as a forklift driver. What is your goal? Getting a list of certifications that aren’t related to the job you want isn’t going to help at all. In fact it might hurt if you come across as being too unfocused.
Having a passport isn’t a certification. It’s not something that belongs on a resume.
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Based on an old post of yours you seem to have graduated college a decade ago. Are you working right now and looking to switch careers?
I am currently working as a stocker and truck unloader at a store. I am also open to a career change.
To what? That’s what you should focus your skill/knowledge building on.
Would your employer pay for you to get your CDL? Having a CDL is golden for my local govt. We can’t find anyone and once we pay for someone to get theirs, they leave for a better paying job. The classes aren’t cheap, per se. But often certain employers will pay for it.
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Is there something that would make you more valuable where you are and does it interest you? If so, why not pursue that? Maybe it’s something about supply chain management, maybe it’s something about the ERP system, maybe a course in being a supervisor. If you use Excel, make sure you have good mastery. Can you volunteer for any projects at work that would be learning experiences and allow your skills to shine?
If you want to change fields, what do you need to learn to show interest and build skills?
Employers care that your skills meet their needs. Simply having a laundry list of things doesn’t help.
Quick and easy certifications are not the answer. Consider where you want your career to go and target qualifications that can help you get there.
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Your practical experience on stocking merchandises is valuable; this along with your academic background should serve you well in the job market. I am wondering if your resume might need some adjustments. Nowadays most (if not nearly all) resume are first scanned by computers for keywords; does your resume contain the relevant keywords for the jobs in which you are interested, so that yours are not filtered out in the first computer read? Are you describing your work experiences correctly AND in the best light? Perhaps get some professional help with resume writing.
I was thinking about going back to school for a skill this time instead of a masters. I was looking into welding. I dont think I can handle getting a cdl. I dont think i can drive those big trucks.
I would like to use my degree. Maybe get into the nursing homes as an administrator or human resources. Maybe even hotel management.