Sometimes it’s hard to explain away those glaring gaps in your resume, but with these tips you can lessen their impact and give employers a reason to overlook them and hire you anyways!
1. Add volunteer work to your resume
Ok, you may be thinking, but what if I didn’t work for free for a non-profit while I was unemployed? I was dealing with life and job seeking!
“Volunteer” work can be anything from being a caregiver for your family to working in your local food pantry. If you were busy doing something, you should emphasize that by adding those experiences to the Volunteer section of your resume, complete with dates and responsibilities. Just like any other job!
Employers who see that you have been busy while unemployed will be more likely to see you as a self-motivated hard-worker!
2. Focus on soft skills
Reserve a separate area of your resume for your skills, from the most objective like “MS Word” to the more subjective, like “time management” and “conflict resolution.”
These are all key skills, and if you can back them up in an interview with instances where you’ve effectively used them, employers will be seriously impressed!
3. Add a personal touch with traits
I’m going to assume you know yourself pretty well by now. You know if you’re good-humored or serious, cautious or bold etc… Well, add that to your resume! Choose a few key phrases that both accurately describe you and would make you a valuable employee for your field.
Employers want to know who you are as well as what work you’ve done. A bad culture fit can be just as damaging (if not more) than an unqualified hire, so employers are now paying very close attention to soft skills and emotional intelligence.
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Ive recently worked with Greenpeace, volunteer teaching children about Marine Life and conservationism. I am a writer, engaged in finishing a childrens book on wolves, etc.
Ive recently worked with Greenpeace, volunteer teaching children about Marine Life and conservationism.
Who are some organizations in Florida (non-profits) that you or someone you know are affiliated with? Please read the article I posted. I am seeking organizations to raise funds for. Thanks!
I was just curious of how to you become a bell ringer for the holidays? And can you give me in detail of when it's done, how to sign up..and what is the pay like? Because i would love to help out and also if i can make a little money on the side also...Thank you
The Salvation Army administers a number of year round holiday assistance programs. Families can get help around Christmas, Thanksgiving, and even Easter. Food, meals, gifts, coats, and other assistance is offered to struggling families, seniors, and children who apply on time. The Salvation Army does its best to acknowledge national and religious holidays by spreading hope year round. Regardless of your religion, income, race, or background, the Salvation Army administers programs for the holidays. Please check out our Programs. Follow the Link.
https://www.needhelppayingbills.com/html/christmas_assistance_programs.html
United Way Worldwide, the world’s largest privately funded nonprofit, is the leadership and support organization for the United Way Network of nearly 1,800 community-based nonprofits in 41 countries and territories. United Way envisions a world in which all individuals and families develop and achieve their full potential. We work to advance the common good by focusing on education, income, and health. The United Way movement mobilizes millions of people to action–to give, advocate, and volunteer–to improve the conditions in which they and others live. https://careers.unitedway.org/company/united-way-worldwide
So I've been back from my volunteering job now for over three months and I have been steadily applying for jobs each and every day since. I think maybe I've applied for over 100 types of jobs and I have had one interview that's it. Yes it gets a bit depressing but as I have read on others and their struggles and the determinations that in the end were successful it has encouraged me. God has a plan for me and each of us. I thank Him each and every day. I'm staying at my moms blessing her by working around the house and just being there but hey it could be worse I could be on the street somewhere. I have no money no car no job but I still count my blessings. I remain optimistic and will not give up. Maintenance,Painting,Home Renovation is what I know how to do but I'm actually thinking of going back to school..again. I love to learn new things , love helping people , absolutely love traveling(the world) , and so on. Sorry so long but I just want to say thank you to everyone who share their personal stories it really does bless and encourage others. Blessings! Michael P O'Brien in central FL
I've been in the food industry as my first jobs from 16 years old to 24 years old. I took time off for about 7 months or so and from there I went to Walmart where I currently work. I am trying to stay away from the food industry. I'd like to go into something that helps people. I was suggested nonprofit organizations but my financial situation does not offer flexibility to do that right now. I'd love some ideas or opinions on what kind of jobs to go for or at least point me in the direction of some kind of schooling needed to get me started? Thanks
Ever thought about volunteering in abroad? We have various projects that volunteers support in Pattaya, Thailand. Check out our website for more information: https://www.fr-ray.org/volunteer/