Volunteer Work with no work history?  or a Work history with gaps in employment?
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Just because you weren't paid does not mean you have no experience. Volunteer work is work.  \n\nList it if it is relevant, if it won't raise eyebrows,  if you have been there a long time, AND you have concrete skills that you gained from the experience.  \n\nStuffing envelopes or holding banners at rally's might not something you want to list unless you are going for a receptionist / crossing guard type position.  However, if you are going for the position of bookkeeper and you sat on the board of a non-profit and helped with the budget, that could be relevant. If you have been volunteering someplace in a real capacity, list it.
52068
How about doing something no employer has ever done before?  Look at the amount of work an employee does, the quality of their work, their attitude towards the job (do they do as little as possible?  Or volunteer when something special needs to be done?) whether they work or spend most of the day doing personal things, and whether they are usually late or on time, and reward those doing the best?
659272
I know someone who would want to help. What are the details of the job? I assume its volunteer work rite. You can note the details on here or email me if ya want. My profile is open to member emails.\n\nThanks, good luck.
464212
Apply for non-licensed positions. Techs, transporters, unit coordinators, admission/registration clerks, file clerks, dietary, housekeeping, central supply, lab... there's a job out there, I promise! If there truly isn't, you could always volunteer.
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Yuo don't really make clear what you mean- voluntary normally conjures ideas of social care etc.... but real estate rarely deals with that!\n\nIf you mean unpaid work experience, in order to gain experience in a field that you hope to get a PAID job then yep, going about it the right way.\n\nLots of employers look favourably on those with working experience in the area they are interested in- someone can have the best grades but no work experience so won't get the job.\n\nGood luck!
661015
It doesn't disqualify you completely, it just makes it harder to find something.  It is better to put something than nothing.  Put down the information you do know, it is really hard to help people find jobs if we have no idea what they have done in the past.  If you leave it blank it just shows us you don't have any work history or any experience in anything.  \n\nTry putting together a resume at home and bring it with you when you go fill out applications, at least that will help in determining what skills you have.
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Yes, mention it in your resume if it's part of your work experience.  If they ask about it during your interview, offer the documents that you have or a contact number wherein they can do a background check on you with your previous employer.
508948
Yes, put something. When I am hiring, I always look foe creative answers. Put any volunteer experience, home experience (like gardening tools used, mechanic experience on your car, even mowing lawns with a mower). Try to think of things you have done that have something to do with the job you are applying for. Even Girl Scouts or Boy Scouts will have taught you some skills you could put down. Good luck!
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Try going to a recruiter/head hunter.  Let them do the work for you.  They get paid only when they find you a job, so they are hungry.  If you go this route, make sure to sign up with multiple recruiters.  \n\nBe patient.  Even if you choose to mix concrete, keep sending your resume out there.  Without work experience, you could easily be looking at six months to a year before you enter the workforce in a "white collar" job.  \n\nRemember that mixing concrete and flipping burgers won't make your resume look any better.  But they will put bread on the table.  \n\nIt is normal to have a 2% return on anything you send out.  So 53 applications is really not much, although it may seem like a lot.  Make an effort to send out 5 resumes per day.  The jobs are out there.    Don't give up.\n\nGood luck and keep your chin up.
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You might want to lower your standards and start with a job that doesn't need all your qualifications, and doesn't pay as much as you want. keep sending out resumes, though. ou never know when someone will need exactly whatyou've got. 3 1/2 years is a big gap. what have you been doing in that time?
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Honestly, it is really hard to tell in those situations, I have gotten jobs in the past on just the basis of a phone interview, but I have also been told to wait for a call that never came.   You should look at it hopefully, but also do not give up you search for other opportunities at this point.\n\nGood luck in your search!!
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Why not market yourself, and start building your own clientiel. You can always volunteer 5 or 10 hours a week with a company you are interested in trying to get into. This will give them a chance to know you, and see the kind of work you do. If they like you, the first job opportunity that becomes available, you are already on the inside of the company, you apply for it. Your volunteer work records speak for you, and definitely improves your chances of getting the job, and may a higher starting salary.
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College applications do not ask for resumes.  On your college applications, there will be a section in which you identify and describe your volunteer or community service activities.  There will be another section in which you identify and describe your extra-curricular participation and leadership.\n\nOne note of caution:  Colleges generally prefer to see evidence of long-term, sustained participation in ONE volunteer activity rather than short-term participation in many different activities.  What they are looking for is evidence of interest, tenacity, and  commitment.  So choose one area in which to volunteer, and spend your time there. \n\nAs to your scholarship question, schools do indeed look for more than just good grades.  They look at class ranking, SAT or ACT scores, the difficulty of the courses you've taken, and involvement in extra-curricular AND community activities.  Schools are seeking to admit well-rounded candidates, who have the ability to  bring something special to the incoming class as a whole. (That "something special" can be anything! An unusual interest or skill or expertise, a talent or gift, a particular cultural or ethnic background, or an admirable character trait like tenacity, or altruism.)   So think about what's special about you, work in areas that allow you to cultivate that "special thing," and highlight that in your college applications.\n\nBest wishes to you!
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Your best option is probably what is called a "skills-based resume" or a "functional resume" (do a search on those terms) which basically lists categories and the skills you can do in that.  Monster.com has a description and sample here: http://resume.monster.com/articles/functionalresume/ \nOf course it helps if you've also used some of these skills - perhaps  volunteering in your chidren's schools or groups etc. - include that stuff too.\nProbably most jobs are found through other people, so make sure you tell everyone you meet youre looking... go to functions that people in your field attend & network... etc.\nHope something here helps you & good luck.
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relevant experience usually means actual work experience, so they are hoping for someone to apply who has done similar work before.  However, it can not hurt to apply anyway - they may not get other suitable applications, or yours may stand out.  You probably won't get the job, but you definitely won't get it if you don't apply.
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Volunteer work is good. College is 'paid experience.' What you don't have in practical experience is made up for the 4 years of discipline. This sounds like you have an opportunity to shine with writing ability! Get their attention and sell yourself--they are giving you the chance. Good Luck.
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Yes since it should be directly related to the job you are trying to get, I think it's good. A lot of times it's hard for people to get their first job since they don't have experience so volunteering in that particular field is good.