Volunteer Editor Resume Tips

Volunteer Editor Resume TipsDo you have to be a nurse to write a volunteer editor resume? No, you don't. Volunteer editors are in many cases, full-time employees. But they are the one people who can read your resume and you.They have a lot of great experience and are often very knowledgeable about what the resume should say. For many years the Nurse Assistant Association has had a standard for writing a volunteer editor resume. There are currently two different versions, one for non-administrative positions and one for administrative positions.A staff editor is an editor that does not do clinical or direct patient care. You will find them in many hospitals and retirement centers and many others. They are usually called the nursing administrator but there are also programs with clerical staff and custodial staff.When submitting a volunteer editor resume you want to make sure you get what you are writing in there. The specific position of the editor may not be included and it may be yo ur chance to express your skills and qualifications. If the position has a specific process then you may need to modify your resume.You can include this information along with other important information about your education, experience and patient care activities. Also consider if you want to mention any volunteer activities such as church and community involvement. If you did volunteer but did not write the article for it then put that in your resource box.After you have written this resume to the specifications of the organization you want to submit it to, ask questions and follow up on the website. Many times they will send you a copy to use and correct it if necessary. It is not mandatory to send your resume to all websites that you submitto.So, if you have to write a volunteer editor resume and you don't have any experience it is not a big deal to learn how to do it because these volunteers are not required to do clinical or direct patient care activities. Also, the website wi ll pay you and send you a thank you note. If you can do a great job with this writing task then you will be surprised at how quickly you learn to write this type of resume.

How to Network During Senior Year to get an Internship

How to Network During Senior Year to get an Internship Senior year of college isn’t just about playing a few last Frisbee games on the quad or finishing up classes in your major. Networking with alumni and professionals in fields where your career interests lie should be a key part of how you spend your final year on campus. As you gear up for your job hunt, setting up informational interviews with alumni or going to networking events will give you access to opportunities you wouldn’t have encountered otherwise. Think of networking as having relaxed conversations about your career pathâ€"and focusing on the value those conversations will bring you in the future, says James Jeffries, director of career development at Bard College at Simon’s Rock in Great Barrington, Massachusetts. “All you’re doing in networking as an activity is going out and trying to produce relationships that have all kinds of great benefits to you,” Jeffries says. These three steps will help you become a networking superstar. And when you graduate, you’ll be in celebration modeâ€"not scrambling to find a job. Step 1: Master the art of the informational interview If meeting people at networking events makes you nervous, start by reaching out to alumni on LinkedIn or over email. When you write to a new connection, the goal is to set up an informational interview: a phone call or coffee meeting during which you can ask your contact how she found success in her field and what advice she’d give to a new grad looking to break into it. Jeffries suggests sending 10 such emails a week when you’re a senior, as you may not get a response from everyone you contact. The more people you reach out to, the better the odds you’ll develop a robust network of professionals who know you’re about to hit the job market. But during that initial meeting, you should aim to learn from your connection, not ask outright for a job, Jeffries says. “The first thing that you’re seeking is advice, and then if that goes well, your contact will have you in mind for opportunities,” he says. “You will let people know that you’re looking even if you don’t ask them for a job.” Once you develop a good rapport with an alum who has a job you’re particularly interested in, consider ways you can learn about the field or company beyond the informational interview. “You can suggest things like a job shadow experience or an externship during winter break,” Jeffries says. Step 2: Get yourself noticed at networking events In-person networking can happen anywhere. During your senior year, you could meet potential colleagues or employers at job fairs, on-campus alumni events, conferences or information tables set up by employers in your student union. You can even network when you’re ordering coffee or having your car repaired if you start talking with a fellow customer who turns out to have a career that interests you. What separates networking from simply having a conversation? Not much, except that you’re focused specifically on career topics, and you’ll want to have a succinct way to explain who you are, what you do and what you want to do in the future. Whether you’re about to go to a networking event or you’re prepping for a full-throttle job hunt, create a short personal narrative you can call on, says Toni McLawhorn, director of career services at Roanoke College in Salem, Virginia. “Have a good 30-second elevator speech prepared,” she says. “Not just regurgitating what’s on your resume, but ‘What makes me tick? What am I interested in?’” Since your time as a college student is waning, take advantage of every opportunity to make new contacts. That could mean extending your reach to networking events at neighboring schools, McLawhorn says. If you’re a marketing major and you see a great marketing alumni mixer at a nearby college, call and ask if students from other colleges can join. Once you’re at an event, give yourself a goal: Introduce yourself to five new people, for instance, or take home 10 business cards. If you’re going with friends, separate yourself from the group so you’re more open to meeting new people. McLawhorn says that’s one of her tactics when she goes to conferences. “I will make myself find a table for lunch, for example, where I know less than half the people sitting there.” Step 3: Say thank you Following up after you meet someone or receive good advice from him or her, whether it was online or in person, is a crucial part of networking. A well-written thank-you email shows you’re mature, gracious and professional. It’s also a way, of course, to recognize that your contacts are busy and that you’re grateful they shared their expertise with you. “Even taking the time to answer a handful of questions is significant enough to warrant a serious, thoughtful thank you,” Jeffries says. You can also take the extra step of letting your contact know you’re available if assistance is ever needed, though it may not seem likely you’ll be asked. “That can even apply to networking with people who are much more professionally developed than students,” he says. The line in your email can be as simple as “Please let me know if there’s anything I can do for you.” Consider sending a written note if your connection has gone out of his or her way to support you, perhaps by putting you in touch with a colleague or giving you feedback on your resume. If all this sounds overwhelming, remember that by networking effectively, you’re already ahead of the game. More people will keep you in mind for job openings at their companies, and you’ll improve your ever-important communication skills. Plus, you’ll stand out from fellow students who aren’t taking the initiative to make connections before they graduate. “So few students are doing this well that the bar is actually quite low,” Jeffries says. “Often it’s just showing up.” More from NerdWallet: How to Prep for a Job Interview Knock ’Em Dead: The Best Job Interview Questions to Ask Top 5 Money Moves to Make After Graduation

Changing Careers Zigzag Your Way Into New Territory! - Work It Daily

Changing Careers Zigzag Your Way Into New Territory! - Work It Daily Thinking about changing careers? People always ask me, “How do I change paths without having to begin at the bottom all over again?” Annoyingly, as with most things careers related; it depends. Clearly, if you want to become a doctor, you’ll have to go to med school and start from scratch. A lawyer: back to law school, my friend. But in most fields, there isn’t just one ticket to enter. Even though your preferred field asks for a specific educational background, chances are you may be able to bypass that. Meet Maria A while back, I spoke with Maria. She's a “renaissance woman,” meaning she loves variety and is one of those people trying to fit a million passions into one lifetime. She majored in computer science and started her career in technology; coding, programming, and so on. Several years into her first job, her employer facilitated a lunch hour volunteer program through which Maria got to teach career-related workshops to young adults. It wasn’t long before working with people had become Maria’s main interest. Maria also volunteered trough Chicago Cares, which connects volunteers to 200+ opportunities in various areas. They offer one-time volunteer opportunities. No weekly or monthly commitment. She joined field trips with seniors, did art activities with children, helped create resumes for homeless adults, tutored in the lab, helped prepare food being donated to an event, and helped serve meals at a Salvation Army. From Science To Social Services When the company she worked for folded two years later, she saw it as an opportunity to pursue her new passion. Her goal: moving into social services â€" without the ‘right’ academic background. Make that: without a ‘remotely related’ academic background! Maria was very organized about her transition. She even leveraged her analytical abilities she used in her technology career (in which, by the way, she flourished) to plan the next chapter. She considered her options, talked to people, and saved up her money. A few months later, she landed a training position at a for-profit university that specializes in technology. Maria trained homeless and at-risk adults (18 - 60+ years old) in soft skills and hard skills needed in the workplace. Here, she leveraged her technology background and volunteer experience with young adults. How did she get this job? Networking without realizing she was doing it! She sort of sheepishly mentioned her plans to a college friend over dinner. His wife happened to know someone who was looking for a trainer. Within two years, she had become the director of training; she managed the entire career development department and she even created a new workforce center. Another Change Of Direction After another few years, Maria was getting restless again and shifted to a non-profit function in higher education â€" working with college students and alumni on career development. Here are some pointers you can take away from Maria’s story if you want to pull off a similar transition: Put It Out There Share your story, ask for help, and do some soul searching to make sure your desire for change comes from positive motivation to want to do something new, not from wanting to escape something old. It’s important to talk with others about your dreams. Not just to get the mental and moral support, but also because when you do, you’re apt to receive valuable input. People may have ideas you hadn’t thought of, or connections you weren’t aware of â€" just as in Maria’s example. And, as Barbara Sher says, “isolation is a dream killer.” So, get it out into the world â€" even if it seems an unattainable goal to you right now! Others can help you realize your dream. Use A Phased Approach If your new field or position is quite a stretch and you’re sure you can’t enter it directly, do a phased approach â€" just like Maria did. Look at your transition as a multi-step plan. First into the area that offers you the easiest entry. Once you’re in; get some experience under your belt, acquire some new skills along the way, and then move on to the area you really want to be in. Volunteering or doing an internship is often a successful entryway into a new field. This may require a financial step back, so plan ahead, or do this on a part-time basis, if at all possible. Zigzag Into New Territory Not keen on starting all over again? You don’t have to! As Maria put it; renaissance folks should take a “zigzag” approach to their career. Each time you move on to the next field, you may have to take a small step back, but not all the way to entry-level the way someone fresh out of college would. Then, you'll work your way up again, zigzagging your way through different careers. How do you do this? By leveraging your experience and skill set and quickly acquiring new abilities. Figuring out how to promote your transferable skills and experience (on your resume, in conversations and interviews) will take some effort. If needed, work with a career coach. Then, there's this nice side effect of being a renaissance person - you're probably very passionate about your new professional focus and you’re quick to learn new skills. Don't underestimate your passion; people notice it and are drawn to it. More often than not, the combination of transferable skills, the ability to quickly learn new ones, and noticeable passion for this new field will get you there. Related Posts 7+ Career Tools Every Professional Needs 4 Must-Have Networking Tools How To Use Twitter As A Job Search Tool Photo Credit: Shutterstock Have you joined our career growth club?Join Us Today!