Posts Tagged: Volunteering
You Have More Experience Than You Think (Part II)
Posted in Career Advice for Young Professionals Generation Y/Millennials Getting from College to Career Job Search Tips on October 1, 2009 at 4:10 pm
Continuing on my last post, here are eight more examples of experience that “counts” in your job search. Stay tuned for my final list, covering personal interests and experiences, on Monday.
Part II: Work and Extracurricular Experience
1. Sports. Even if you aren’t a star athlete, your participation in an organized sport (varsity, JV, club level or just for fun) is valuable. An employee who is a “team player” and works well with others can move mountains in the workplace. Athletic experience builds your competitive nature, increases your level of confidence and gives you strong leadership skills. Remember to consider these lessons and experiences when discussing your skills and abilities in a job interview.
2. Clubs and organizations. From French club to student government, be sure to note your involvement in organized group activities. Make special note of any leadership roles that involved coordinating events, budgeting or acting as liaison among group members, faculty and staff. Also take some time to think about club projects you managed from beginning to end — employers will correlate these to workplace project management skills.
3. Greek life. Aside from the toga parties (which employers definitely don’t want to know about), Greek organizations provide some valuable experience for the working world. Many Greek organizations place significant value on networking events, fundraisers and recruitment. If you held a direct leadership role, planned events or coordinated publicity for your fraternity or sorority, you should share these achievements with potential employers. Keep in mind that there are some lingering stereotypes from Animal House and the like, so proceed with caution.
4. The arts. Whether you’re involved in art, music, dance or theater, your performance skills and the self-confidence it takes to share your talents in front of an audience are very attractive to an employer. Don’t be shy about touting your creative accomplishments, even in a serious corporate setting. (more…)
Companies where you can do well AND do good
Posted in Career Advice for Young Professionals Generation Y/Millennials Getting from College to Career Job Search Tips Recommended Career Resources on August 17, 2008 at 12:04 pm
More and more young professionals are seeking employers that offer community service opportunities
Check out this article from CNNMoney, “How to lure Gen Y workers? Do good.” According to the article:
Four in five Millennials say they want to work for a company that cares about how it affects or contributes to society, according to a 2006 Cone survey. Some 68% said they would refuse to work for an employer that is not socially responsible.
The article specifically mentions IBM, PricewaterhouseCoopers and Merrill Lynch as companies promoting their community and philanthropic efforts to recruit young professionals. If you’re interested in researching other employers with a strong reputation in community service, environmental responsibility and/or sustainability practices, check out the following resources: (more…)
