Volunteering – Modern “work” of the 21st century?












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            Volunteering is a very frequently used word in connection with job searching, mainly in so

            fields. Maybe you are thinking about the advantages and disadvantages of being involved in
            thing is certain. We can promise you with a clear conscience – the positive aspects clearl
            negative. It just might take you a lot of time. Thus, you should set clear boundaries in t

            keep a firm watch over them.






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            It helps you in your search for a career.
            You familiarize yourself with the target group you could possibly work with in the future.
            You make interesting contacts.

            These contacts could last your whole lifetime. Volunteering sometimes magnetically brings 
            You will be at the source of potential job opportunities.
            Maybe you would like to work in a field where you rarely find a job opening. Volunteering 

            the opportunity to make yourself known and be on the “waiting list”. Maybe the company won
            advertise a new job position, because they will know they already have the ideal candidate
            You meet new people

            These people will most likely be of a similar mindset to yours. And if not? This is also i
            information that should not be ignored.
            You may achieve what others may never be able to (or could, but will have to pay for it ;-

            A typical example is accompanying minors on excursions to various companies, helping out a
            concerts where you can go behind the scenes of a music production, accompanying disabled p
            concerts, theatres, etc.

            You demonstrate your interest in the field.
            You show recruiters that your interest in the field is not only theoretical but also pract
            really know what you’re getting into.

            You will have a good feeling.
            A good feeling will often drive away some of the stress, sadness, and worries that you mig
            otherwise.

            You will have a great item on your CV.
            Especially for junior candidates, this can be very useful. However, even with more experie
            recruiters always perceive volunteering positively and as proof that the person is interes

            something extra. This will also give recruiters the space to informally ask questions and 
            you in other ways, outside the traditional work agenda.






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            * How to correctly add volunteer work to your CV
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            • Even if you only have a little bit of experience as a volunteer, ALWAYS mention it in yo
              LinkedIn profile.
            • It is advisable to create a separate section entitled Volunteering, or Volunteering and 

              This section should most likely be in the second half of your CV.
            • List your experience in a format similar to work experience. That is, at least the year 
              the activity (including months if appropriate), the name of the institution you voluntee

              title of the “position”, and if not clear from the title of the position, also list in b
              activities you performed as a volunteer.
            • Expect to talk about these activities often in interviews :)


            “One who does something for free is not a person who does not know their worth, but someon
            bought...” – unknown author


             “Volunteers are not paid – not because they are worthless, but because they are priceless
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