Can working a job without a paycheck set you up for big bucks? Job seekers who took this route tell all.
Volunteering is good for your soul, and it can also be good for your resume.
Many in the ranks of the unemployed have sought out volunteer work to pass the time and remain active in the absence of a 9-to-5 daily assignment. And some of those volunteers have found, by design or serendipity, that donating time and skills to a charity can be a ticket to employment.
Making such a transition takes planning. Job seekers who have leveraged charity work into full-time work, executives who run nonprofit organizations and job-search experts told TheLadders that making the connection is not as simple as signing up to serve meals at the senior center.
To turn volunteer work into employment requires a strategic decision about what organizations are most likely to help your career and what roles you can serve that will put you in a position to connect your volunteer service to full-time work, these experts said.
But don’t discount your passion for a particular cause or group, they cautioned. Combining a strategic appraisal of your options and your heart’s desire can lead to a job that nourishes your income and your soul.
- Do what you know
- Leverage your network
- Choose your charity carefullyStill volunteering
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