|
Feb 01, 2016, 02:18 PM
|
 |
Desert Kitty hates titles
|
|
Member Since: Jul 2008
Location: TARDIS
Posts: 12,699
|
|
Quote:
Originally Posted by growlycat
Thanks for posting that Dinah-- I've suggested volunteering to people on PC but I am often shot down. No one wants to work for free but it can make the difference in landing a job or…not.
|
"Or not" is the key phrase here.  Not shooting this down, it can work...for some people or employers.
Speaking from experience, it may or may not "count" as work. Most employers prefer a PAID position, otherwise it's nothing to them and they dismiss it. It's like not doing anything at all, even though you ARE being productive.
You'd think they would be impressed by someone giving their time, as it says something I think. 
If anyone out there does do this, of course it's best to find something that's close to home, since you don't want a lot of transportation costs. 
I once knew a woman who got hired just cause she was a volunteer. But that doesn't happen for everyone, unfortunately. You can volunteer your *** off, and employers don't see it.
|