What are you doing to make yourself attractive?
Attractive to an employer that is.
The news is again reporting the tough economic times with high unemployment rates for young and old alike.However, when I see so many charitable organizations in dire need of good, quality volunteers and I hear of the many talented unemployed, I’m confused by the gap. Why aren’t more people willing to volunteer to gain experience, help the cause, and keep busy doing “something”?
Yesterday, I heard a man say he’s been unemployed for six months, and he looks for work on the internet a few hours a day. That’s fine, but what’s he doing with the other 8-12 hours of productive time in his day?!!! Why not volunteer to help a community, charitable, or church organization that is strapped for funds and help? Why not use his “professional” talents and other skills to help a charitable organization in its time of need? He can keep his skills sharp, learn a few more, help others, keep busy, stay mentally engaged, network with others….
Copyright MMX – Liz Weber, CMC, CSP – Weber Business Services, LLC – www.WBSLLC.com +1.717.597.8890
Liz supports clients with strategic and succession planning, as well as leadership training and executive coaching. Learn more about Liz on LinkedIn!
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