I have never had any real work experience before, so should I replace WORK EXPERIENCE with VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE instead?
2007-01-28 17:30:31 · 10 answers · asked by Livia 2 in Business & Finance ➔ Careers & Employment
Consider the fact that it is work experience, even though you were not actually paid. Substituting the word "VOLUNTEER" for "WORK" will just emphasize your lack of experience and might go against you. Being a volunteer can also be a big plus. I would leave the category heading as it is.
Hope this helps.
2007-01-28 17:39:04 · answer #1 · answered by Jayveep 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
just keep it titled work experience. that just generally refers to experience. from reading the description they will know you volunteered, but its still work experienced if you gained marketable skills from it.
2007-01-29 01:39:36 · answer #2 · answered by lovebugger 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think its okai, as long as you have the relevant evidence for it. Plus when you get called for the interview remember to tell them that you have no prior experience. It will save you from a lot of trouble. All the best.
2007-01-29 01:39:48 · answer #3 · answered by th1608 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Absolutely! You can even just call that category "Experience" and detail your responsibilities and acheivements in volunteer work. Good luck!
2007-01-29 01:35:54 · answer #4 · answered by dancin thru life 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Yes. You need to emphasize on other experiences such as volunteering.
Always focus on the positives, because they will see you don't have any work experience.
2007-01-29 01:35:35 · answer #5 · answered by goodtimes2x 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Yeah definetly...i think that's more impressive than work experience coz it shows what you have done on a personal level for other people. Impressive!
2007-01-29 01:39:02 · answer #6 · answered by K8tgry 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Just call it "experience" and be specific about what you've done. Don't apologize, be confident and sell yourself with a positive attutude and outlook!
2007-01-29 01:41:19 · answer #7 · answered by AK 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
just make sure you have your references for your volunteer work
2007-01-29 01:35:30 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Yes, SO many peoples are do like that if you have subject means you will definetly do that
2007-01-29 01:37:34 · answer #9 · answered by suresh b 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
yes, :)
you may also want to add your extra curricular activities in college. :)
2007-01-29 04:40:49 · answer #10 · answered by sterling 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋