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The goal of writing a resume is to show employers you are well fit for the job. Adding information like your skills can help convey why the employer should advance you in the hiring process. Another section you might consider is to add voluntary work.
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Reasons for listing voluntary work
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★To provide information on changeable skills when shifting careers or industries
★To give background when there are gaps in your resume due to leaving the workforce for an extended period of time
★To add to a resume with limited professional experience (important to recent college or high school graduates)
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How to list voluntary work on your resume
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★If you have professional experience, you should include only three to five most recent and relevant jobs. If not, consider adding volunteer positions to your professional background section. List relevant volunteer experiences under your professional history section.
★If you gained or improved important skills through voluntary work, include these skills and developments in the voluntary work description. Pay attention to any skills that may also be important to your potential employers.
★If you have volunteer experiences that are unrelated to your industry, you might consider including a brief voluntary work
section at the bottom of your resume if you feel it will set you apart from other candidates. You can format this section the same as your professional work experience section or write a shortened version that takes up less space.
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1. What is the purpose of writing a resume?
A. To indicate you are professional.
B. To prove you have wide interests.
C. To show your fitness for the job.
D. To explain the gap in your working record.
2. What should you not do if you list your voluntary work?
A. Include most recent and relevant jobs.
B. Link volunteer jobs with your development.
C. include important skills in the voluntary work description.
D. Use a rough description of voluntary work.
3. What is the writing type of this text?
A. A notice. B. An ad C. A guidance D. An invitation.
