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How can one gain knowledge and experience? How can you cover gaps of unemployment? Why help others? For the answers to these questions, please read the following article. |
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| Author: Frank J Giudice |
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It seems that every employment ad today is looking for experience in that particular line of employment. But the problem is, how can you get experience if no one will hire me after finishing a training program?
One of the best way to gain that career knowledge is to volunteer. This is a great way to grow and expand a network. People you meet in this way will respect what you do. They will respect your dedication, passion, and commitment to a cause. They will see you as a hard worker and a contributor.
Here are a few more values beyond a paycheck that volunteering will do for you.
Gain Knowledge and Experience
Textbooks, classrooms and the internet are great places to learn the theories, the why’s of a job. But the how’s come from actually doing. This is where theory meets reality. Here is where you can hone your skills and make a difference while learning.
You will have the opportunity to see what your chosen field is like on a day in, day out basis and talk to people as they are doing what they are doing. You’ll be able to pick up the jargon (the language) of the industry so you know what people are saying. The major benefit is when you sit down to interview, by speaking “their language” correctly, you stand out.
Cover Gaps
One way to fill in a resume is with education. This is a great way to show that one has the willingness and ability to learn. But here again, learning is theory; If everything is perfect, this is what should, could, and will happen. As we know, life isn’t perfect and that’s where volunteering comes in.
Not only does volunteering take abstract learning and make it real, it provides the opportunity for hands-on experience. It covers gaps and can be listed in chronological order in the resume under experience. Volunteering shows drive and desire to work or help benefit others. It shows hard work, it shows that you aren’t a lazy couch potato waiting for your shows to come on.
You can volunteer at your child’s school as class parent (organizing, purchasing, communication, record keeping), at a hospital (caring, concern for others), shelter, soup kitchen, library, museum, first aid squad, fire house, police station, your place of worship, the recreation department.
This shows a person who uses time wisely and it gives you the opportunity to learn the job from the inside.
Sense of Self-Worth
Sometimes when we’re unemployed (or under employed a growing phenomenon in the US), we feel like we’re a failure. Volunteering, helping others, is a great way to counteract those feelings of inadequacy. By giving back, we can share our most precious resource (Time) and gift (ourselves) with people who need.
An increased sense of self, knowledge, practical work experience, giving back to others, these are just a few benefits to sharing our time with others.
About Author
Frank J. Giudice is a graduate of Gannon University and has been teaching a variety of subjects for over 20 years. He is a certified Social Studies Teacher, Microsoft Office Master Instructor, and is currently teaching Job Readiness Skills for the Workforce Development Program at Essex County College. Mr. Giudice has taught students from middle school to adult learners in various settings and capacities, both public and private. In his current capacity as an adjunct at Essex County College, Mr. Giudice is the creative force behind the monthly department newsletter “Pieces of the Puzzle”, which deals with news and information about the job search process. There are articles about how to find the right career opportunity, writing effective self-marketing documents (the cover letter, resume, and thank you letter), interviewing skills and workplace etiquette.
You can contact him at frankjgiudice@gmail.com.
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