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Have you found a job based on your volunteering with the chapter?

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Riyadh Salih Saskatchewan, Canada
I knew many people choose to volunteer for a variety of reasons.

I am not trying to debate volunteer work I just want to know if it helped and provided you a job as outcome whether based on networking or experience gained.
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Riyadh Salih Saskatchewan, Canada
Dec 02, 2018 11:55 PM
Replying to Anton Oosthuizen
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I've been volunteering for many year in different capacities, within the PM/BA professions but also outside at charity organizations and never got a job because of it. It seems to be general consensus and I think it is because the motivation is never really to job hunt but to give back and learn. BTW I say I never got a job because of it only because nobody ever said 'great see you are a volunteer, do you want this job'. It might be a contributing factor though?
Anton, that's the dark side of the story I believe that people do that for give back or as per Maslow's hierarchy of needs but looks like not many can nail a job because of volunteering
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Riyadh Salih Saskatchewan, Canada
Dec 03, 2018 11:26 AM
Replying to Anish Abraham
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Yes, I got my first job based on the networking opportunities I got through my volunteer job.
Anish good for you that's a good luck was it at the chapter or different place
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Riyadh Salih Saskatchewan, Canada
Dec 03, 2018 4:48 PM
Replying to LORI WILSON
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Hello Riyadh: I was able to strengthen my resume with PMI Chapter volunteer work and was a Director of Programs for our local chapter. Not only was the work fun and educational, but I made many contacts and in my most recent interview, the volunteer work was called out and questions asked. They were very interested and supportive of my local chapter involvement. For sure it was an additional highlight to my resume.
Lori, that's good to hear motivating feedback and i still believe that was a good luck, did you mentioned in the resume that was volunteer work?
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Riyadh Salih Saskatchewan, Canada
Dec 03, 2018 5:10 PM
Replying to William Washinski II
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I've done a little volunteering - it hasn't enabled me to gain a leg in my own career pivot, but I have learned a lot.

I certainly feel better for the experience.
William, You are absolutely right and I agree with you, I haven't seen much impact on job search. thanks for your comment.
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