How will Volunteering help me develop skills and abilities that employers look for?
Businesses are aware that it is becoming an ever increasing difficulty to find steady work. When examining resumes they may focus in on volunteering experience, especially if you have not recently held a paid position. There are key characteristics an employer may look for in volunteering experience such as: Leadership Experience Employers may ask what you gained during your experience. They may focus on any leadership experience. Did you create a program? Lead other people? Organize an event? People Skills Volunteer experience often requires a person to make sacrifices and consider the needs of others. Many volunteers work with at-risk persons, requiring sensitivity to needs and feelings of others. Employers consider who you volunteered with. Did you have to work with others? Did you have to collaborate with other volunteers or with individuals? Personality Factors Every business wants to find a personality for their work place that will be productive and work well with others. Busine
