The job market is becoming ever more competitive and there are probably hundreds if not thousands of people doing the same course you are, so you need to make sure that you stand out from the crowd when making job applications.
Volunteering can pro...
The job market is becoming ever more competitive and there are probably hundreds if not thousands of people doing the same course you are, so you need to make sure that you stand out from the crowd when making job applications.
Volunteering can prove you have the skills that employers are looking for and can show your commitment to your chosen field of work, thus giving you the competitive edge. Research amongst 200 of the UK's top businesses shows that three quarters of employers prefer to recruit candidates with voluntary work experiences on their CV and that almost 60% say that voluntary work experience can be more valuable than paid work. (Reed Executive, 2001)
Published in 2001, The Art of Crazy Paving, is a workbook for students looking to enhance their employability through volunteering. Invaluable if it's your job to get a job.
This book describes volunteering opportunities, makes the link between the work and the development of skills to enhance employability, and provides a step guide to obtaining a job and gaining maximum benefit from the experience through personal development planning.
You can download a free copy here in PDF:
The art of crazy paving workbook (pdf - 923KB) For further information and copies of 'The Art of Crazy Paving' contact Student Volunteering UK on 0800 0182 146 or e-mail [email protected]
Student Volunteering England works towards ensuring every student has the opportunity to volunteer and make a positive difference in their community and beyond, through having access to relevant volunteering opportunities and receiving effective support. Their website is: www.studentvolunteering.org.uk.
'The Art of Crazy Paving' was researched by Zo? Speakman and written in partnership with Kelly A. Drake and Dr. Peter Hawkins. For a more in-depth analysis of career tactics for the 21st century please see Dr. Peter Hawkins? 'The Art of Building Windmills' or contact the Graduate Into Employment Unit at The University of Liverpool, or see www.gieu.co.uk.
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The art of crazy paving workbook (pdf - 923KB)
