tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5558939360732260529.post2640280066592323964..comments2023-09-29T06:09:21.089-04:00Comments on Ask a Manager: listing volunteer work on a resumeAsk a Managerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05281942480230532899noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5558939360732260529.post-52092967823109700522010-01-07T08:50:06.048-05:002010-01-07T08:50:06.048-05:00Everyone, thank you so much for this valuable feed...Everyone, thank you so much for this valuable feedback. I lost my job April '09 and so have had no leads for a new assignment. Throughout this time, I remained an active Girl Scout leader, assisted family members with support projects and kept my ears open for new exciting opportunities. Because of your posts, I am updating my resume at this very moment to include my "pro-bono" work.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5558939360732260529.post-91260202661988146792008-09-09T21:30:00.000-04:002008-09-09T21:30:00.000-04:00Anonymous: I absolutely would list the technical f...Anonymous: I absolutely would list the technical forums you moderate! In addition to making you something of an expert, it demonstrates a passion for and involvement in your area that will look really good to employers.<BR/><BR/>Susan: I agree with you -- the McCain/Palin sneering at community organizers was insulting, obnoxious, and really out of touch. Something is very wrong with their mindset.Alisonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06169577208218002098noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5558939360732260529.post-26059547183185742552008-09-09T18:12:00.000-04:002008-09-09T18:12:00.000-04:00I have done the same level and type of work for fo...I have done the same level and type of work for folks who have paid market rate, paid severely under market rate (I've since fired *them*), and paid no money at all because it was pro-bono.<BR/><BR/>It all counts, though, as my professional work. And you can be darn sure I'm putting it all on my resume! Right on, AAM.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5558939360732260529.post-12283567145281671192008-09-08T12:55:00.000-04:002008-09-08T12:55:00.000-04:00One more question to Ms. Ireland, or anyone else h...One more question to Ms. Ireland, or anyone else here:<BR/><BR/>I have the heading "Professional Experience" on my resume. Is it okay to list the substantive pro bono work I do under this? Or should I just say "Experience"? Thanks!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5558939360732260529.post-5229100455760009972008-09-08T12:47:00.000-04:002008-09-08T12:47:00.000-04:00Thanks to all who wrote here! And I ditto Ms. Ire...Thanks to all who wrote here! And I ditto Ms. Ireland's comments about Sen. Obama. Community organizing and service are what makes democracy work. Also, thanks to Ms. Ireland's comment about changing the heading to "Experience", so there is no misleading people. And I do have people I do "pro bono" work (thanks, Ask A Manager for that ditty; I feel like a high priced, do-gooder lawyer now!) as references.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5558939360732260529.post-36425165333483729402008-09-08T11:07:00.000-04:002008-09-08T11:07:00.000-04:00I think it's fine to list unpaid experience under ...I think it's fine to list unpaid experience under your work history section without mentioning that it was volunteer. Just be sure the heading of the section doesn't imply that you were paid. For instance, instead of Employment History, use a heading such as Experience or History.<BR/><BR/>I also feel that community service is incredibly valuable, and can be listed on a resume with pride. I'm outraged by McCain's running mate, Sara Palin, sneering at Obama's work as a communitiy organizer. (I realize Obama was paid for his work but it still falls under the category of nonprofit work.) Palin should be ashamed of discounting the value of community experience and leadership. By putting it on his resume. Obama made a difference as to how I'm casting my vote! Likewise, your ocmmunity work might make a difference in how an employer makes his selection for a new employee.Susan Irelandhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09085927015509988241noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5558939360732260529.post-13549277249361686862008-09-08T06:22:00.000-04:002008-09-08T06:22:00.000-04:00I absolutely hope that people put their volunteer ...I absolutely hope that people put their volunteer and community work on their resume. I have seen it done a couple different ways. Sometimes the consulting or non-paid experience is included in the Work History with dates, duties, etc. I have also seen it included under a heading of Community Service. <BR/><BR/>One thing that I would encourage if you are using non-paid work history, be certain to include one of your supervisors from the volunteering in your references. <BR/><BR/>This is a terrific opportunity to highlight your versatility, skills that may not show up in your current position and other interests.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5558939360732260529.post-30894037002799557202008-09-07T13:13:00.000-04:002008-09-07T13:13:00.000-04:00Interesting question that makes me rethink my own ...Interesting question that makes me rethink my own resume.<BR/><BR/>I'm in IT and moderate a couple of technical forums on-line (one of them is consistently the #1 Google result for its area and the other is moving up). There's no money involved. It's just the need to stay current in tech and the desire to give back to the community. Along with the other moderators, I answer technical questions, settle disputes, keep discussions on track and generally maintain order on a daily basis.<BR/><BR/>My day job has moved from the bare-metal technical work over to the analyst and planning side now, so could I leverage my side-line if I was on the market? Is there value there that would pique interest?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com