In the networking field, employers prioritize technical proficiency. Make sure to highlight any familiarity with Cisco networking equipment, routers and switches, IP addressing, network troubleshooting, and WAN technologies on your resume.

Another strong point to mention is experience or knowledge in security practices related to networking. As a CCNA network engineer, understanding how to mitigate network vulnerabilities and dealing with security threats could make you more appealing to potential employers.

If you're trying to break into the network engineering field, earning your CCNA indicates you have a solid foundation in networking concepts. However, real-world skills are equally important. Therefore, emphasize any hands-on experience or lab work you have done during your education or training.

Include specific experiences where you implemented, managed, or troubleshooted network systems. Having experience with popular networking tools and technologies, can give you an edge over other candidates.

You should show how your skills fit the job of a network engineer certified in CCNA. This means you list the work you've done that proves you can do this job well. Use strong, clear examples that are easy to understand. Keep your resume focused on the job you want.

• Show the systems you've worked with, like Cisco networks, and how you used them to help your last job.
• For a job where you need to lead, talk about the teams you have managed or times you helped make big decisions.
• If you're coming from a different career, share work you've done that uses the same skills. For example, if you've managed network security elsewhere, that's important to talk about.

When you apply for a network engineer role, the verbs you choose for your resume can help you stand out. You should choose words that show your direct impact and skills. Here's how to pick strong verbs:

First, think about the actions you have taken in your past jobs. What did you do that had a clear, positive effect? Use verbs that tell this story. Next, remember that as a network engineer, you often set up, fix, or improve systems. Choose verbs that reflect these tasks.

• To demonstrate your ability to build and maintain networks, use implemented, configured, deployed, upgraded, and maintained.
• When showcasing problem-solving skills, include verbs such as resolved, troubleshooted, diagnosed, repaired, and restored.
• To show your expertise in optimizing system performance, use optimized, enhanced, streamlined, monitored, and analyzed.
• If you have led projects or teams, highlight this with verbs like led, coordinated, managed, directed, and oversaw.
• For those who have contributed to team knowledge, verbs such as instructed, mentored, guided, educated, and trained can be very effective.

Want inspiration for other action verbs you can use? Check out synonyms to commonly used action verbs like Advised, Analyze, Executed, Supervise, Cleaned.

As a network engineer with a CCNA certification, you need to show you have the right technical skills. List them in a dedicated section on your resume. This helps automated systems, like Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS), find your resume. These systems look for specific keywords related to the job.

Here are some skills you should consider adding, if they match your experience:

• Network configuration
• Troubleshooting
• Cisco IOS
• Routing protocols
• Switching
• Network security
• WLAN
• VPN
• IP addressing
• VoIP

Don't feel like you must list every skill. Only include those that match the job you want. If you are good at network security, focus on that. If you worked a lot with VoIP, highlight it. Put your skills in the section where you list your professional experience or in a separate skills section. Remember, the goal is to make it easy for both people and computers to see you have the skills they are looking for.

When you're applying for network engineer roles, showing your growth into leadership positions can make you stand out. Have you led a team or a project? Have you been promoted? Think about how you can show this on your resume.

• Include any titles that signal a move up, like 'senior' or 'lead.' For example, 'Promoted from junior network engineer to senior network engineer within two years due to strong performance and leadership in multiple project deliveries.'
• Highlight any leadership roles, even in temporary or project capacities. For instance, 'Led a team of four in deploying a new company-wide security protocol, resulting in a 30% decrease in vulnerability reports.'

Remember to use clear and simple language to describe these achievements. You want to make sure anyone can understand your experience and the impact you had in your roles.

When you're updating your resume, it's important to show any leadership roles or times you've been promoted. This tells hiring managers that you are trusted and have grown in your roles.

Here are ways you can show leadership and growth:

• List any titles you've held that show you were in charge of a team or project. For example, 'team leader for router configuration project' or 'lead on network security enhancements'.
• Highlight any projects where you took the lead, especially those that had positive outcomes. For instance, 'initiated a network optimization project that improved data flow by 30%'.
• If you trained new staff or interns, include this to show you can guide and teach others. A simple bullet like 'trained 5 new network associates in Cisco systems' can make a big impact.
• Include any awards or recognitions you've received. For example, 'recipient of the Annual Tech Excellence Award for innovative network solutions'.

When you apply for a network engineer role, showing your growth in the field can set you apart. If you've had any leadership experience or have been promoted, make sure to include this on your resume.

Think about the times you've guided a project or led a team. It's helpful to show how your leadership improved the network's performance or how you helped to solve complex problems. Here are some ways to frame your experience:

• "Promoted to senior network technician after improving system uptime by 20%."
• "Led a team of 5 junior technicians in a large-scale network upgrade, resulting in a 30% increase in network efficiency."

If you're unsure about your leadership roles, reflect on any projects where you had to take charge or mentor others. Even informal leadership can be worth mentioning, like:

• "Regularly tasked with onboarding new team members and leading training sessions."
• "Chosen to represent the network team in cross-departmental strategy meetings."

As a network engineer certified in CCNA, showing the impact of your work through numbers can make your resume stand out. Metrics can provide a clear picture of your achievements and the value you add. Think about how your actions have led to improvements and try to quantify these changes.

Here are some ideas to help you think about the numbers that might apply to your work:

• Percentage increase in network uptime due to your maintenance or upgrades, e.g., 'Increased network uptime from 95% to 99% over six months.'
• Amount of time saved through your network optimizations, such as 'Cut down network deployment time by 30% through automated scripts.'
• Number of network devices you've successfully managed or configured, e.g., 'Managed a network of over 150 devices across 5 locations.'
• Reduction in network incidents or customer support issues after your interventions, like 'Reduced critical incidents by 40% year-over-year.'
• Cost savings achieved by implementing new technologies or processes, such as 'Saved the company $20,000 annually by migrating to a new WAN provider.'
• Number of projects led or completed on time and within budget, for example, 'Completed 10+ major network upgrade projects on time.'
• Improvement in data transfer rates or latency, such as 'Improved data transfer speeds by 25% through network reconfiguration.'
• Training sessions or workshops conducted to improve team skills, e.g., 'Conducted 12 training sessions for IT staff on network security protocols.'

Remember to review your work history and identify where you made a measurable difference. If you are unsure about exact numbers, make a good estimate based on the information you have. Use these metrics to show how your skills and efforts have had a positive, tangible impact on the networks you've worked with.