Clients often ask if they should include volunteer work on their resumes and in most cases, the answer is yes! A recent blog entry from LinkedIn  gives some compelling reasons to add your volunteer work to your resume,so let's take a look at them, as well as a few others.

You've got only 10 to 30 seconds to make an impression with your resume.  Make sure it counts!

1. Target your job: Match your skills to the position you are applying for, highlighting your most important and relevant qualifications.

2. Avoid writing anything negative: Tell them what you DO have, not what you DON'T.  Include accomplishments, abilities and strengths.  Ask others to give you advice.

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