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What are some tips on how to keep up with your resume and volunteering?
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Hi Daniela,
This is a fantastic question because even as an adult this will be a challenge.
To keep your resume updated with volunteer opportunities I would recommend building a routine.
* Time Management: Carve out time to focus on your resume or researching for volunteer opportunities.
- Decide on a time amount and cadence: 1 hour? 2 hours? every week or every 2 weeks? 2 hours in a month?
- Create a recurring calendar reminder to help you stay organized and committed to this.
- Stay focused by deciding to put your phone away, on silent, Do Not Disturb to help build focus and practice focus.
*Support System: Find a teacher or a professional volunteer to review your resume and give feedback to the changes you've made.
- Career services at school? A teacher you have a good relationship with?
- Do you have friends or family members who work in Human Resources/Talent Acquisition? They would be a great resource!
- If you'd like to have me review your resume, I am happy to take a look. :)
*Keep track of the experiences/skills/work you've done
- As you do volunteer work, keep a journal of the work you've done so you don't forget.
- Ask the questions like "How many people did I work with?", "What kind of projects did I do?", "What is the impact I made or this project made?",
Time Management: Carve out time to focus on your resume or researching for volunteer opportunities.
Support System: Find a teacher or a professional volunteer to review your resume and give feedback to the changes you've made.
Keep track of the experiences/skills/work you've done
This is a fantastic question because even as an adult this will be a challenge.
To keep your resume updated with volunteer opportunities I would recommend building a routine.
* Time Management: Carve out time to focus on your resume or researching for volunteer opportunities.
- Decide on a time amount and cadence: 1 hour? 2 hours? every week or every 2 weeks? 2 hours in a month?
- Create a recurring calendar reminder to help you stay organized and committed to this.
- Stay focused by deciding to put your phone away, on silent, Do Not Disturb to help build focus and practice focus.
*Support System: Find a teacher or a professional volunteer to review your resume and give feedback to the changes you've made.
- Career services at school? A teacher you have a good relationship with?
- Do you have friends or family members who work in Human Resources/Talent Acquisition? They would be a great resource!
- If you'd like to have me review your resume, I am happy to take a look. :)
*Keep track of the experiences/skills/work you've done
- As you do volunteer work, keep a journal of the work you've done so you don't forget.
- Ask the questions like "How many people did I work with?", "What kind of projects did I do?", "What is the impact I made or this project made?",
Judy recommends the following next steps:
Thank you !!
Daniela
Kimberly Petillo
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School guidance counselors often have resume templates or you can find them online. While I'm have been in my current position for almost five years and love it, I try to review my resume at least once a year (usually when we do our performance reviews).
Schools often keep a list of organization looking for volunteers. First you need to decide how much time you are willing to commit? For example weekly or one time event? You will also have to find out if, or what the application process is. Sometimes you can just show up. Some organization may require an application and even fingerprinting/back ground check. If you are looking for opportunities for solely for your resume or your particular field, try contacting that particular organization. For example, for the medical field - EMT/First Aid squad, Red Cross or your local hospital.
Try using a volunteer search engine such as Catchafire or Volunteer Match
Join a volunteer based organization such as Scouting or Kiwanis Club.
Schools often keep a list of organization looking for volunteers. First you need to decide how much time you are willing to commit? For example weekly or one time event? You will also have to find out if, or what the application process is. Sometimes you can just show up. Some organization may require an application and even fingerprinting/back ground check. If you are looking for opportunities for solely for your resume or your particular field, try contacting that particular organization. For example, for the medical field - EMT/First Aid squad, Red Cross or your local hospital.
Kimberly recommends the following next steps:
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ASLON’s Answer
Hi. I would add that you should definitely keep track of your major accomplishments. For each job and or volunteer assignment, you will want to highlight major accomplishments which is more important than just listing out your role and responsibility. Recruiters look for resumes that highlight meaningful achievements that make you stand out.