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How to Improve Your Resume's Credibility and Gain Relevant ExperienceBy

A common problem for many job seekers is that they possess

inadequate experience for the jobs they are targeting. In

today’s market, with so many educated workers seeking

employment or currently underemployed, job seekers can no longer

rely on impressive degrees to land their dream jobs. In order to be

competitive, relevant experience is critical.

Many job seekers ask, “How can I gain experience in my

field, if no one will hire me without experience?” One answer

is volunteer work. The current economy has forced many nonprofits

and charitable organizations to cut staff and rely more heavily on

volunteers. This provides employees who need to strengthen their

resumes with a perfect opportunity to gain the necessary experience

and perhaps even contribute to the community at the same

time needed to land the job they really want.

Volunteermatch.org is a fantastic resource for anyone looking

to build their skills through volunteer work. This Web site matches

volunteers with organizations all over the United States based on

specific needs. For those who are currently working but seeking

other employment, there are tasks that would require only a small

investment of your time, such as distributing fliers for an

upcoming event. And many will allow you to set your own schedule.

For those with greater availability, some opportunities allow the

volunteer to gain significant work experience by dedicating many

hours to the organization of their choice.

Volunteer work offers great resume-building opportunities for

stay-at-home moms who know they will eventually return to work,

students who will be graduating in the next several years, or

anyone who is looking to change the direction of their career.

Although many view volunteer work as something that experienced

professionals do in their free time, there are also many

entry-level tasks that allow anyone to gain valuable

experience.

Job seekers targeting a specific industry can also seek out

volunteer opportunities directly with businesses in the field.

Hospitals offer numerous volunteer activities for those looking to

go into health care, while animal shelters are often stepping

stones for veterinary workers. Museums frequently seek volunteers

for retail and event planning tasks. Nursing homes, churches, and

schools often use volunteers to update their landscaping or

interior design. Any of these volunteer activities offer a concrete

example of your abilities to potential employers.

If you’re not getting results from your current resume,

consider adding volunteer experience to help you stand out from

other applicants. Thousands of organizations need assistance, and

you need a forum in which to prove yourself. It’s a perfect

match!

About

Email: abqijl@r.postjobfree.com

Website: http://www.greatresumesfast.com

Hernandez is an expert resume writer, career and personal branding strategist, author, and presenter. She has written more than 100 articles that are featured on some of the best career advice Web sites today. In addition, her writing has been included in Launch pad, a career search strategy guide featuring exclusive information by the top career experts in the industry. Published quarterly, Launch pad is the respected guide used by career development centers and MBA programs throughout the country.

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