Monday, August 20, 2007

Volunteer Your Way To A New Career

VOLUNTEERING CAN OPEN DOORS TO A NEW CAREER
by Sharon Reed Abboud
www.QuintCareers.com

Are you considering a career change to a job in the non-profit sector?

Consider volunteering for a non-profit organization as your first step.Volunteering enables the job-seeker to gain valuable professional experience and establish contacts in the new job field. It is an excellent way to make a difference while advancing your own career objectives.

"It is a win-win situation," said Lynn Berger, a NYC-based careercoach,and author of The Savvy Part-Time Professional, How to Land, Create, or Negotiate the Part-time Job of Your Dreams. "You feel good by volunteering and learn about yourself at the same time."

Career changers, recent college grads, and stay-at-home parents transitioning back into a paid career may want to consider volunteeringas a job-search strategy. Volunteering enables you to test out job environments without making a long-term commitment.

Learn more in our full article at:http://www.quintcareers.com/volunteering_to_new_career.html

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