For those of you big-hearted folks out there, you may find that the size of your volunteer credentials eclipses your actual work experience.
If this is true for you, Seton Hall University’s Director of Career Services, Jacqueline Chaffin has a few ideas.
She states that while you may feel that your altruistic endeavors aren’t something to necessary brag about, it’s perfectly alright to toot your own horn when it comes to interviewing for jobs – especially if you don’t have a lot of prior work experience in the bank. She states that “volunteer experiences are a great indication of one's passion, commitment, and dedication. All attributes that companies are looking for in new hires.”
Her article also covers the etiquette of starting a volunteer program at your place of employment, as well as asking colleagues for sponsorships for charitable walks and marathons.
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