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By: Volunteering can help your job search « Eye On Employment

Volunteering can help your job search « Eye On Employment — Mon, 06 Apr 2009 21:39:04 +0000

[...] Volunteering can help your job search http://blog.brand-yourself.com posted a good article by Walter Feigenson about the career benefits of volunteering. [...]

By: Walter Feigenson

Walter Feigenson — Fri, 20 Mar 2009 02:22:37 +0000

Meg, can you help me get a job

CareerMarketplace, you point out something *very* important: networking in job support groups is great, and a good place to start, but ultimately, you’ve got to network with people *who are employed*. I mention this every time a speak, and you’d be amazed that many people hadn’t really thought about this.

-walt

By: CareerMarketplace

CareerMarketplace — Thu, 19 Mar 2009 18:10:31 +0000

The concept of working for nothing seems strange for someone without a job, but it really makes sense from a networking standpoint as well as a warm fuzzy feeling. The people that volunteer usually do so because they are giving back to the community that has helped them to succeed. What does this mean? you will be mingling with successful people, who more than likely have connections that could help you land a job. Job referrals remain the best way to land a good job and this could be your ticket to success.

By: Meg Guiseppi

Meg Guiseppi — Thu, 19 Mar 2009 13:10:57 +0000

Wonderful post!

Congratulations on the work you’re doing and the brand-reinforcing benefits it has brought you.

You can never underestimate the good feeling you get from sharing your expertise to help others. And how gratifying it is when you get something tangible, like a solid lead or two, in return.

Meaningful volunteering makes for some powerful content to fuel your branded career marketing documents — resume, bio, online profiles, etc.

When I’m crafting these communications for c-suite execs, I always get a little giddy when they’ve gotten as deeply involved with their community as you have. Their contributions make my job easier, help differentiate my clients, and make their marketing materials more compelling!

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By: Liora

Liora — Thu, 19 Mar 2009 07:35:41 +0000

Insightful and inspiring. I am sitting up and taking note :0)

By: Martin Buckland

Martin Buckland — Thu, 19 Mar 2009 01:37:51 +0000

Volunteering adds a lot of credibility to a resume. What does is show a potential employer? Lots of positive attributes. Giving your time for free, caring, sharing and most of all it’s a great networking opportunity.

Stepping up volunteering when you are in career transition is a bold move and great branding.Make yourself stand out from the competition

Thanks for the great blog!

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