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Lying will get you fired, once your supervisors find out. This is terrible advice.
Yes, it is indeed terrible advice.
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Originally Posted by WestPhillyDude75
I have to agree, I get so sick of someone encouraging someone to volunteer to close some resume gap.
Unless it's something directly in your field no need to bother with it
Sorry you get so sick of it. Unfortunately for you, the majority of employers disagree with you in principle. You also twist this around a lot. Very few have suggested doing volunteer work for the express purpose of "filling in an employment gap". Most agree that if you have a large employment gap, being able to show volunteer work demonstrates that you've accomplished something a little more tangible than knowing (for instance) the plots of the latest daytime soaps.
Do you think investing money to have a professional resume person check out my resume is the right thing to do?
I'll volunteer to do it for free. I've helped others in the past to rework their resume. Have you changed it to a functional resume, yet? But you must not be rude to me if you don't like my advice.
I have to agree, I get so sick of someone encouraging someone to volunteer to close some resume gap.
Unless it's something directly in your field no need to bother with it
Actually, Volunteer Work at an Animal Shelter landed me my last job, so I don't get how it's over-rated...but ok.
I don't get why it's "sick", I really am confused on that one Volunteering is benefiting everyone, from the people/community you are helping, to yourself for the feel good feeling as well as being able to add it to your relevant working experience. Sure, it's better for a younger person applying for a job or college - which is exactly what this person is doing. I wouldn't use it as an adult unless it was relevant but it IS work with a legitimate organization. I've read stories where volunteering can even lead to a job, hey it happened to me. If it relevant, it is better, obviously, but if not there's NO harm in putting it down.
I will be doing Volunteer Work for the Fish and Wildlife Service this summer, and that will be put on my resume when I graduate college and apply for a job with the Fish and Wildlife Service, DNR, or the Forest Service.
Actually, Volunteer Work at an Animal Shelter landed me my last job, so I don't get how it's over-rated...but ok.
I don't get why it's "sick", I really am confused on that one Volunteering is benefiting everyone, from the people/community you are helping, to yourself for the feel good feeling as well as being able to add it to your relevant working experience. Sure, it's better for a younger person applying for a job or college - which is exactly what this person is doing. I wouldn't use it as an adult unless it was relevant but it IS work with a legitimate organization. I've read stories where volunteering can even lead to a job, hey it happened to me. If it relevant, it is better, obviously, but if not there's NO harm in putting it down.
I will be doing Volunteer Work for the Fish and Wildlife Service this summer, and that will be put on my resume when I graduate college and apply for a job with the Fish and Wildlife Service, DNR, or the Forest Service.
Nothing is wrong with volunteering if you enjoy people. I just don't want to see people doing it to close a resume gap.
If you are looking for your very first job I would include any extracurricular activities from school. There are certainly skills that can be gleaned from them.
Haven't posted on the Work and Employment forum for several years but felt it necessary to comment on the volunteer work. I also hope the OP reads this.
I have volunteered, belonged to clubs, etc ever since I left home at 18. I am currently 56. Before that, I worked in my parent's business. Never have I seen so many varying opinions on volunteer work than the past five years. It is like everything else in the current work world -- throw something out and see what sticks. It may help, it may not. Other posters will debate the merits and motives of volunteer work. Personally, I think if you are learning something new it will pay off at some point. It certainly can't hurt.
This doesn't pertain to the OP but I have seen people change careers from volunteer work. Now, 'nuff said from me!
If you are looking for your very first job I would include any extracurricular activities from school. There are certainly skills that can be gleaned from them.
Haven't posted on the Work and Employment forum for several years but felt it necessary to comment on the volunteer work. I also hope the OP reads this.
I have volunteered, belonged to clubs, etc ever since I left home at 18. I am currently 56. Before that, I worked in my parent's business. Never have I seen so many varying opinions on volunteer work than the past five years. It is like everything else in the current work world -- throw something out and see what sticks. It may help, it may not. Other posters will debate the merits and motives of volunteer work. Personally, I think if you are learning something new it will pay off at some point. It certainly can't hurt.
This doesn't pertain to the OP but I have seen people change careers from volunteer work. Now, 'nuff said from me!
I's been about 10 years, but a friend of mine that had just sold a successful business decided to apply for a well paid government job after volunteering about 10 hours a month for several years. I thought there was no way he'd be hired with no direct paid working experience--his college degree was in the field, but he had graduated a good 20 years prior. He was hired, nonetheless!
This isn't just working directly for Goodwill, but they help place you with other employers as well.
Don't lie on your resume to them. There is NO NEED!
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Volunteering is benefiting everyone, from the people/community you are helping, to yourself for the feel good feeling as well as being able to add it to your relevant working experience. Sure, it's better for a younger person applying for a job or college - which is exactly what this person is doing. I wouldn't use it as an adult unless it was relevant but it IS work with a legitimate organization. I've read stories where volunteering can even lead to a job, hey it happened to me. If it relevant, it is better, obviously, but if not there's NO harm in putting it down.
