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How do you build your resume during a pandemic?
I’m returning back to school in August, but I’m not sure how to stay involved with my community while also staying safe. As a hypochondriac, I fear contracting the virus, but I feel that it’s important to engage with clubs and activities in college. I want to gain as much experience and knowledge of things I’m interested in, however, I want to maintain my wellbeing. #career #college #motivation #JULY20
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Kellen’s Answer
Hi Carolina, great question. Its great that you're thinking ahead and are finding ways to stay active while staying safe. I would recommend reaching out to on campus resources - everyone is in the same boat and there will likely be a ton of virtual opportunities to connect with other students and get involved. This is also a great resume builder and something to discuss in interviews - how you overcame and made the most of the pandemic. You could do things like network on linkedin, do some research online into subjects that interest you, or maybe even take a free online class. Hang in there and keep pushing through!
Thank you Kellen!
Carolina
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Amber’s Answer
We have seen this pandemic change many aspects of our daily lives and you are absolutely right to want to protect your health. Part of the changes you have likely noticed is how quickly all sorts of groups are adapting to meeting virtually. Not only are businesses conducting interviews virtually, but book clubs, churches, and birthday parties have all moved online as well. It is likely that organizations at colleges and universities will also have online opportunities to learn, collaborate, and serve their communities.
If you are already involved with particular groups, they are probably reaching out to let their members know what to expect in the upcoming semester. If you are at the point of discovering what groups are available, try searching your school's website and reaching out to their online communities. Once you find something that excites you, don't be disheartened if that group hasn't made it clear how they will support our current reality. Instead, take a proactive approach and contact the organization to let them know you are interested in learning more about opportunities to contribute to their mission virtually.
Whatever you do, don't let this pandemic rob you of growing and learning with others. It is time to think of new ways to safely meet the same goals going forward.
If you are already involved with particular groups, they are probably reaching out to let their members know what to expect in the upcoming semester. If you are at the point of discovering what groups are available, try searching your school's website and reaching out to their online communities. Once you find something that excites you, don't be disheartened if that group hasn't made it clear how they will support our current reality. Instead, take a proactive approach and contact the organization to let them know you are interested in learning more about opportunities to contribute to their mission virtually.
Whatever you do, don't let this pandemic rob you of growing and learning with others. It is time to think of new ways to safely meet the same goals going forward.
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Maddy’s Answer
Carolina!
This is such a relevant question. It can be really hard to build your resume in the first place, then given the pandemic.... well, I totally understand why you'd be a little concerned. The great news is, you're already ahead of the game because you are actively thinking of ways to grow during this unprecedented situation! A couple things I would suggest as general resume builders are
- Complete some LinkedIn learning courses! Or you could also start to work through some of the free college courses that a lot of large universities have released due to quarantine.
-Consider getting certified! Any online course that has a certification at the end is a great resume builder
-Look into virtual volunteering opportunities. I have even seen people who read aloud to nursing homes via facebook Live.
Hope these ideas are helpful!
This is such a relevant question. It can be really hard to build your resume in the first place, then given the pandemic.... well, I totally understand why you'd be a little concerned. The great news is, you're already ahead of the game because you are actively thinking of ways to grow during this unprecedented situation! A couple things I would suggest as general resume builders are
- Complete some LinkedIn learning courses! Or you could also start to work through some of the free college courses that a lot of large universities have released due to quarantine.
-Consider getting certified! Any online course that has a certification at the end is a great resume builder
-Look into virtual volunteering opportunities. I have even seen people who read aloud to nursing homes via facebook Live.
Hope these ideas are helpful!
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Angela D.’s Answer
Hey there! Online/remote volunteering is a great way to contribute to the greater good, as well as add to your resume/work experience. Websites are listed below alphabetically after Volunteer Match, which is a kind of clearinghouse. Wishing you the best in your endeavors, Dr. B
• Volunteer Match at https://www.volunteermatch.org/search/virtual (includes such activities as Cards For Smiles)
• CareerVillage (1 hour of community service for answering 3 questions regarding education and/or careers, mostly to high school and college students) at CareerVillage.org
• Catch A Fire (assist non-profits) at http://catchafire.org
• DoSomething lists several opportunities at https://www.dosomething.org/us/articles/9-places-to-volunteer-online-and-make-a-real-impact
• Good Neighbors at https://www.nesterlygoodneighbors.com/frequently-asked-questions/ Provide phone calls, write letters, to those at-risk members of your community (do not need to be based in Boston to sign up)
• Goodwill at https://www.goodwill.org/blog/volunteer/build-your-career-by-volunteering-online/
• Operation Warm at https://www.operationwarm.org/blog/25-volunteer-jobs-to-do-from-home/)
• Points of Light - All for Good at https://www.pointsoflight.org/all-for-good/
• United Nations Volunteering at https://www.onlinevolunteering.org/en
• Support our Troops with cards and letters at https://supportourtroops.org/cards-letters
• Upchieve (online tutoring) at https://upchieve.org/volunteer/
• Zooniverse (People Powered Research) at Zooniverse.org
• Volunteer Match at https://www.volunteermatch.org/search/virtual (includes such activities as Cards For Smiles)
• CareerVillage (1 hour of community service for answering 3 questions regarding education and/or careers, mostly to high school and college students) at CareerVillage.org
• Catch A Fire (assist non-profits) at http://catchafire.org
• DoSomething lists several opportunities at https://www.dosomething.org/us/articles/9-places-to-volunteer-online-and-make-a-real-impact
• Good Neighbors at https://www.nesterlygoodneighbors.com/frequently-asked-questions/ Provide phone calls, write letters, to those at-risk members of your community (do not need to be based in Boston to sign up)
• Goodwill at https://www.goodwill.org/blog/volunteer/build-your-career-by-volunteering-online/
• Operation Warm at https://www.operationwarm.org/blog/25-volunteer-jobs-to-do-from-home/)
• Points of Light - All for Good at https://www.pointsoflight.org/all-for-good/
• United Nations Volunteering at https://www.onlinevolunteering.org/en
• Support our Troops with cards and letters at https://supportourtroops.org/cards-letters
• Upchieve (online tutoring) at https://upchieve.org/volunteer/
• Zooniverse (People Powered Research) at Zooniverse.org
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Carina’s Answer
A lot of research can be done virtually. Reach out to professors that teach subjects that interest you. I've had good luck working remotely to manage a small startups' social media accounts. Many of them don't have the resources to hire a social media manager so their social media accounts are fairly small. Try reaching out to local charities or small companies.
That’s a great idea. I haven’t thought of virtual needs but focused more on face to face contact help. Thank you Carina!
Carolina
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Allison’s Answer
It is so important to stay safe and healthy while also actively pursuing your career. There are still internships that will be online this upcoming semester. Also, I am help lead a club at my school and we have been discussing of whether or not to have in person meetings. We have decided to continue online events and most likely other clubs will be pursuing the same plan. Also, reach out to professors in your intended field, this way ou can find a mentor or more mentors to ask questions and seek advice. Hope this helps!
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Sydney’s Answer
Well... I'll say I'm still figuring this one out. Luckily I have this amazing internship during the summer of the pandemic and I am able to build my resume up through this way. However, this doesn't stop here obviously, companies don't just cease to exist and stop looking for interns.
Apply to a bunch of places online, your school may have a college career center, or something along those lines, contact them, ask them, they're the actual experts who can help you, its their job. Participate in projects on school that can also help boost your resume, being apart of clubs/projects that are still ongoing is a great way to build your resume without having to do a bunch of research for companies to apply to.
Apply to a bunch of places online, your school may have a college career center, or something along those lines, contact them, ask them, they're the actual experts who can help you, its their job. Participate in projects on school that can also help boost your resume, being apart of clubs/projects that are still ongoing is a great way to build your resume without having to do a bunch of research for companies to apply to.