Using Skills Gained through Volunteerism in Job Searches: A Workable Strategy

A number of recent theoretical and empirical articles have examined various aspects of volunteerism. Research which has established the increasing importance of career development as a primary goal of many volunteers has largely been concerned with individuals already established in their careers. T...

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Published in:Journal of business and psychology 2000-06, Vol.14 (4), p.573-577
Main Authors: Phillips, Antoinette S., Phillips, Carl R.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
College graduates
Computer technology
Employee skills
Employment
Job development
Job hunting
Training
Volunteer training
Volunteerism
Work ethic
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Summary:A number of recent theoretical and empirical articles have examined various aspects of volunteerism. Research which has established the increasing importance of career development as a primary goal of many volunteers has largely been concerned with individuals already established in their careers. This article extends current research by focusing on recent or soon-to-be college graduates. It integrates career-development volunteerism research with recent work from the job search literature. The paper includes specific suggestions for obtaining volunteer experience which targets employer-identified desirable job skills.
ISSN:0889-3268
1573-353X
DOI:10.1023/A:1022986113164