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It has been reported time and time again that the unemployment rate in the United States is at 7.6% up from 6.2% since November 2008 and climbing. Everybody is busy pumping out resumes and circulating on the conventional “networking” scene. You know the drill, posting resumes, attending networking events, attending all the job fairs in town, practicing your 30 second spill and making sure attire is up to interviewing par so you are ready to go at a moment’s notice; because you never know when you will get “the call” for that “BIG” interview.

Now is good time to volunteer which is great forum for networking. You may ask the question what is in it for you, the answers are plenty! Some of the things you gain in return for you’re giving:

opportunity to give back.

opportunity to help bolster your experience.

opportunity to create a network with your fellow volunteers that can refer you to job leads and potential contacts.

feeling of self worth knowing others need your services.

opportunity to remain motivated through your bout of under-employment.

ability to relieve stress.

ability to do something you care about.

Volunteering should be targeted, based on your current or new career path, present skills or the opportunity to learn new skills. The point is, know what you’re seeking and keep your options open to new leads.

Volunteering gives YOU as much good stuff as it does to the people, places, or causes you’re trying to help!

Next week I will discuss how to get the biggest bang for your volunteer hours.

If you are interested in other tips on your career search or living your best life ever please visit my website http://www.inprepinc.com for a complimentary coaching session.