I GOT A JOB Yall and TIPS so YOu can Get one TOO !!!

[robingacud]

would it be a good idea if i have various certificates and i make a photocopy of them and attach them to my applications. would it make me a better candidate?

[kthename08]

thank you, I have to remember to do the thank you cards.

[patree79]

Know the vid is old but still want to comment. I went to put in an application on today and utilized your tips. I concentrated on my attire, dressed as if I could work there already (retail job), polite and smiled when I went in, and inquired about the process after filling out the app. I am a few years older than, but we can learn from anyone. Thanks for the tips!

[babyshuf2]

Belated Congrats on your job! I agree with almost all of your wonderful tips except for the name thing. I have an African/African American name that I absolutely love & would never abbreviate for a job. I just graduated with my masters degree/ went back into the workforce as a R.N. (home health) & there aren't many black nurses in my area but the health care field is almost always in need for workers/offer great jobs. I hope you go on to become a R.N. b/c you would love it and the pay is great!

[jamise79]

great vid!!! a lot of great points. Thx for doing this vid. I love your channel. Congratz on your new job

[Hotelgh0st]

These are really good tips :)

[kylahsmom1]

I am so glad for you....

Saty Blessed.....

I am probably 20 years older than you..and I was not nearly so put together and well informed at your age...that happened when i turned about 30..keep up all you do ......

[EbonyEssynce]

Congrats on the new job. Good tips also alot of ppl don't realize all those things you stated. I have a great mom like you and she taught me about those things you touched on. I have an interview tomorrow and am praying that I get it. But I know if its for me then I have nothing to worry about and if not my time will come.

[blondy143143]

by the way i live around the boston area in ma and i am looking a program that starts in the month of june thank you so very much

[devahn1]

Go gurl proud of you. ur doing your thing and so young I wanna be like u.

[blondy143143]

can someone please give me information on how i can become a cna???!! most of the trainning are about a month long and by then i will have to go back to school in the fall.... what is the fastest way to do it please send me a message please!!!! thank you

[babyshuf2]

I really just depends on the state that you live in and their rules/regulations for obtaining your certification as CNA. I'm a R.N. in NC and we require that CNAs go through training and then site for the exam but it didn't use to be that way. Before you could just demonstrate 2-3 skills in front of a R.N./take the exam/pass it/pay $100 exam fee. Each state is different and usually has some department that handles certification of CNAs. Just do an internet search based on your state. Good luck!

[MonkeyBrown80]

Congratulations! Good Tips!

[brnize1969]

great advice blackonyx...you're the greatest.

[InnerArts1]

You give very well and thought out advice.

<333

[atinob43]

God Bless You!

[mickeyfan08]

congrats on the new job....

[1stonelamb]

Unfortunately, you're right about the bias against black names in the work world.

An MIT study with a sample size of over 5,000 resumes concluded: "Applicants with white-sounding names were 50 percent more likely to be contacted for job interviews than those with black-sounding names."

Thanks for calling attention to this problem, BlackOnyx! That tip really could help someone out.

[ashl3ybxtch]

congratulations on your new job!!

yes! that is a true blessing and its great that you didnt lose your faith when you didnt get what you wanted and God blessed you with what you asked for =) i love him

and thanks for the tips i have an interview tomorrow!

[ChozNDcyPuLL]

Congrats on the job. Thanks for the tips, I too am looking for some CNA jobs here in NC.

[chocolate12u]

Congrats on the new job and God is good. Excellent advice for any job seeker.

Smiles!

[Faty8286]

CONGRATS!!!!! I just got a new job too. My first day of training is Monday. I actually quit my part time job 2day I was stuck at for over a yr. THANK GOD I finally got a full time job. God is sooo good!!!!

[trinadavisgirl]

GREAT VIDEO!!!

[Waterfallz83]

CONGRATZ! God can work through ANYTHING. I too was blessed with a GREAT job and found out today! The number 1 thing that got it for me was PRAYER. People do not realize how important prayer coupled w/ FAITH can do. AMEN!

[savewithfun]

Dear BlackOnyx77

Great Video! Love it!

If you comment, rate, and favorite my video

I will subscribe you!

Thanks!

P.S. You are also helping the world, GREAT JOB!

[yesinia]

Congrat.. I knew you would get it. Thanks for the tips it helps

Prayer :D

[Sadiyatou]

BlackOnyx,

I just wanted to say hi. I have been watching many of your videos. thank you for sharing all these tips. Take care.

[Sadiyatou]

And congratulations on your new job!!

[polarbear442]

very helpful video, thanks!

[TulipK555]

Congrats! Great tips too.

[NSugaBuga]

I dont think I can do that.... work the day shift. I work in a nursing home at night.... I'm such a night owl. Congrats and good luck.

[trinibutterfly2007]

congrats girl i am trying to work on being a cna a myself.

[missmika627]

Congratulations to you on your new job! What a blessing!! You made some very good points in your video and I can honestly say that the point you mentioned about "ethnic" names has proven to be true, at least in my case. My first name is Tomika and just as a hunch, I used my middle name, Michele, as my first name on my resume (which is pretty generic) and noticed a huge difference in call backs from employers using that name. Its sad, but true.

[THAPROfeshunalstudnt]

Glory be to God!! Ppl can't find one job and you got three jobs in the middle of a recession, halleluia!!!!

[tinika4]

Congratulations!!

[MsRealtalk87]

YAY! Congrats!

[MightyMite76]

GOD IS GOOD

ALL THE TIME!

Congrats, girl.

Now just pray for me that I get better one.

Ihave a degree, and NOT owrking in my field.

I've been looking for a while.

But, I totally trust HIM!

Again....CONGRATS! :o)

[mxfree]

I have worked places where the application never "made it" to management due to the way the applicant treated the receptionist. Remember that person is deciding if they want you to be employed at their job time you hit the door.

Ask friends about open positions. This is especially true if you are looking for a career change. Friends may assume you are not interested in the position that is available due to your background.

Also people, please be on time.

[kamcclary]

Congratulations Girl, thanks for the tips!

[ladelice52]

You are a great girl and thanks for your help.

Congratulation and God bless you sweety!!!

[naturalbornqueen]

Your mother has taught you well....kudos to mommy :-)

[snackbagger]

hey girlie..so happy for you. and slow down sista..you were so excited you were breathe fast.. i love it!! you are so awsome.. i can see you growing into a beautiful/strong lady..

[SheNappy]

CONGRATS!

[AtlantaAngel84]

I got my cna license in high school. I never used it cause when I did practical I realized it wasn't for me. You gave some great tips!

[AtlantaAngel84]

What are you studying?

[BlackOnyx77]

Marketing undergrad but planning on goin into law

[preteyes]

Wonderful video. I just wanted to add something about hair. We need to be mindful of our hairstyles when looking for jobs. I used to have locs and I would change the color of my locs often, but when I went into job hunt mode I would tone my color down .and style my conservatively. Make sure your hair is always neat and save your super duper fun styles for the weekend or until after you get the job and learn the culture of your organization. Blessings to everyone who is looking for a job.

[BlackOnyx77]

Yep soo true like when i was hunting i kept it super simple because u dont wanto scare ppl the worng way ehn u walk in to try and get a job...greata advice Thanks

[purpledancinduck]

good advice all around! a thank you card is a nice touch because a lot of people don't do it. yes on the follow up as well! be a bug in there ear...i know i was hehe. and the resume is especially important. people should have their friends read it and give constructive criticism...congrats to you! i hope you have a great experience working there :o)

[brinacc]

Great advice I wish I had known this when I first start hunting for a job, luckily I finally got one but it took three weeks.

[kimmie1love]

Great tips... Congrats!!!

[TheBareMe]

Woooow, talk about being offensive! I was totally with you until you decided to talk about changing names.

While I do understand where you're coming from, I don't think someone needs to hide who they are.

If a company is willing to discriminate based on a name, do you really want to be working for them at all?

Aside from that. Major congrats on the new job!!

[Phenomenalwon]

She suggested modification not a changing of the name. Reality is "yes" some hiring managers discriminate based on your name.  Although it is 2009 discrimination still exists, be it age, race, religion, etc.

[LoveDeLaCooL]

thanks so much for these tips!

[dell1nell]

Never thought about the thank you cards... thats a good idea.Good tips :)

[elmo112078]

COngrats! GOD is good and patience is what we all need and all of our blessings will come! Keep up the job!

[deandrakixx1]

God id great ALL day, ALL time. Thank you for the tips...now, will you hire me...lol. Congrats, doll!!!

[Goldlion10]

we have the same hours! am a rehab assistant can be the same as a CNA.

[shaylovegirl]

i did an interview last week and i didnt get the job though...but i still thanked God for making me get even an interview i emailed my thank you note before i even knew if i go tthe job or not but i say the thank you note can make them remeber you even if you didnt get the job and make you probably get a job with them some other time

[Uniquebrown04]

Congrats!!! So glad u got a job that you wanted!!

[debi2cutensweet4u]

I definitely feel what you are saying about your "professional face"/voice. You have to sound like you have some sense, use standard english and show them that you're educated. Good tip :)

[debi2cutensweet4u]

Girl you know you came on to show off your hair, lol...no 4 real tho, congrats! Thx 4 the tips u look great!

[mpenny226]

Praise God!!! I am so very happy for you. and in this tough market too!! Thanks for sharing the tips too. A lot of people need to hear tips from real people. I always tel people that being determined and prayerful always works.

[Penelope416]

Most people know about the dress attire but I'd never thought about thank you cards, researching things about the company and abbreviating certain names.

Wow! Good Tips!

[egyptie]

CONGRATS on the job.

[AfroQueenShae]

Congrats on the new job girlie..And awesome tips!!

[graycious3]

my sister cna work is back breaking you might want the weekend shift eventually. work part time gigs. look into home care ok (private duty0)

[msjkirklee]

Congratulations!!!! Great video.

[2bless2bstress21]

you look pretty i love you hair

[secretlyconcided]

omg blackonyxx this is such a great video!!! 5 stars im adding this video to my favorite. thanks for the advice you said a lot of good points. congrats!!!!

[HONEYBEA888]

Congratulations on your new job!

[loveloveyoume]

Wonderful tips!!! As an employer I have seen it all and you have covered EVERY ASPECT of the process!!! Very helpful to many

[joy30906]

Congrats!! I am so happy for you. Great tips.

[dtaylor8303]

Congradulations! Its alot of work but you are hard working, so I know you'll do great.

[yoflynn2000]

congrats on your new job..

[rurealiam]

congratulation, you come across as very caring you will be able a great asset

[STAYceeHARmal14]

Congrads.

[TheOneandPrettyOne07]

Im happy for you.

[tmchapman06]

congrats working in a nursing home can be difficult...very difficult..esp morning shift. Dont get discouraged u will do great.

[BrownFaceTV]

Congrats!!! OMG, I can't even find one!!! You need to send up some prayers for me!! I wish you the best!

[katia081565]

congratulation on your new job ane thank you for all the wonderful things you share with your you tube family

[BlackOnyx77]

Thanks and ur welcome

[shanikz]

congratulations!!!

great tips

[jrzygurl04]

congrats and god bless

[babygirlbuffy1]

Congrats!!! Yay you :)

[jazzijami]

Congratz on ur new job!!!!!!!!! God Bless.

[Keesh8181]

3 jobs! You go girl!

[ccordless]

congrats! Give God the Glory!

[jaydasmama1]

Congrats God Bless!

[simpletimes12]

i am soo happy for you!!! congrats!

[1SimplYounique]

God is GOOD!!! And I am so happy for you!!! Good luck with everything Beauty!!! You gave awesome tips...

[butterflyat40]

congrats

[Delisa50]

congrats on your new job..I do agree with you with adapting to your surroundings...and BE ON TIME!!!!!

[BlackOnyx77]

yes thats a BIG BIG tip !!! Thanks

[skong432]

Praise God! I am soooo happy for you. God truly does come through on all of His promises. He said He would provide and He did...

[BlackOnyx77]

Praise Him indeed

[sonebone7]

you explained that very my sistah!! good luck on your new job!!

[melodramatic]

Congratulations! I have an interview on Monday. I'm excited. Thanks for the tips.

[BlackOnyx77]

ur welcome and goodluck monday

[mzzwundurful]

Congratulations!!!

[falalah81]

Thank you so much, i will use your ideas for getting a job. I would also, suggest for you to create a job portfolio to keep thins organized.

[BlackOnyx77]

Soo true oMg didnt mention that , i have two lol a stylish red and black one and then a black professional one..great tip !!!

[letinian]

congrats on your new job! i got a yesterday and i start monday!!! the planets must be lining up!

[BlackOnyx77]

AMEN Congrats to you also on the job !!!!!

[sweetnessmob]

Congratulations! Thanks 4 the tips! it was very helpful

[kelkev00]

Since your prayers work could you send some my way? I recently got laid off and I dont know how Im going to pay my rent. I need all the prayers I can get. Thank You and congrats on your new job.

[BlackOnyx77]

Oh yes I will pray for you right now, keep the faith life is hard right now but it will work out for you :) and Thanks

[jamellia]

Congrats Gurl!!!!!! U are awsome and I would hire you just because you are so full of life, Mrs. Spunky!!!!!!!

[BlackOnyx77]

Lol Thanks chica

[saedwards20]

god is good! congrats girl!!!!

[Death2fairytales]

I got a job today too!They did asked me what I knew about the company (I didn't know anything :(.) For a tip, I just want to say be different. My interviewer looked like he wanted to fall asleep so I told him about how I had a customer who only bought a screwdriver and a pickle every week. He started to laugh and at the end of the interview he gave me the job.

[BlackOnyx77]

CONGRATS !! and great tip Thanks for adding that

[Death2fairytales]

You too (I forgot to add that)

[moeevehouston]

God is Good!!!!!

[sdhayes83]

congrats....congrats

[Jahgavmekinks]

Amen! Congrads, God knows what we need and supplies right when we need it.

[BlackOnyx77]

Amen !!!!!!!

[Similie03]

Congrats to you!!! God is good!!!

[binkida]

congrats

[2luvlykidz]

Yay!!!! Great for you! I know how hard it is out there. You chose the right field girl!

[BlackOnyx77]

Thanks chica Im not gonna stay in medicine though just using this CNA job to pay my way through undergrad then law school..I do respect the field thoguh but my tummy is weak so i cudnt do it forever :) Thanks for congrats yaaaay

[kily6666]

i am so happy for you