by tad a. delaruelle. take a look at your resume, is everything in place? you have the education,...
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Take a look at your resume, is everything in place? You have the education, the requisite skills, and have detailed your job history. On the outset it appears you have a polished vitae guaranteed to wow any personnel director or recruiter, but take a closer look. Does it seem like something is missing from your list of accomplishments? If you have not devoted any time to volunteer work in your community, you may wish to consider looking into what is available for you. While volunteer work doesn't pay monetarily, the benefits you stand to receive may come to yield a steady paycheck. "Why should I devote time to volunteering somewhere when I need to find a job?“ Volunteering for a local shelter, service group, or church may put you in touch with valuable business contacts, which can lead to future employment.TRANSCRIPT
By Tad A. DeLaruelle
Take a look at your resume, is everything in place? You have the education, the requisite skills, and have detailed your job history. On the outset it appears you have a polished vitae guaranteed to wow any personnel director or recruiter, but take a closer look.
Does it seem like something is missing from your list of accomplishments?
If you have not devoted any time to volunteer work in your community, you may wish to consider looking into what is available for you. While volunteer work doesn't pay monetarily, the benefits you stand to receive may come to yield a steady paycheck. "Why should I devote time to volunteering somewhere when I need to find a job?“
Volunteering for a local shelter, service group, or church may put you in touch with valuable business contacts, which can lead to future employment.
Humane Society and Habitat for Humanity
Red Cross Salvation ArmyChurch and SchoolsBoys and Girls Club
United Way Local Homeless Shelter and Food PantriesNursing Homes and Hospitals
“Can I place my volunteer activities or community service on my resume?”
The answer is? Yes
It's no secret that Human Resources and staffing directors look at volunteer work when screening candidates. Your efforts not only display a strong drive to do good, but it let employers know you have a generous nature and a willingness to foster positive relations in the community.
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Volunteerism could mean a few hours a week answering phones or handling correspondence, light manual labor, or even assisting an organization with its website. The time you put in is as valuable to the community as it is to your future.
Volunteer:Green Bay Public Schools:Safety Building Committee
West High School:Concession StandsMonitor Public Events
Jefferson Elementary: Parent Rep. for Title1 and FSO (PTO)Monitor Public Events
Green Bay Boys and Girls Club
Church:Choir and Sunday School
Donations Yearly:ChurchBen’s WishBoys and Girls ClubWild Life SanctuaryNew Zoo Salvation ArmyHumane SocietyJefferson Sunshine ClubUnited Way
References:Google ImagesArticle Source:EzineArticles.com
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