We can see some people who do not make the distinction between being interested in their chosen professional field and their desire to do the job. For example, the New England Aquarium received many resumes from people who "have loved marine biology forever." Of course, everyone at the New England Aquarium shares that love, but love interest does not guarantee success in a job. To identify your passion for work is essential to discover whether you like the work – not just the issue.
Inevitably, you can expect a professional to say that he or she cannot leave everything to volunteer work or internships. There are family needs to be met and bills to be paid. However, volunteering can help you find the career or work of your choice.
Set aside time to volunteer at least 100 hours. You may find that you can take out time during your holidays or weekends.
Planning for volunteering or taking up internships
You cannot get into volunteering or take up an unpaid internship without some savings. Start by putting away some amount of money before you take up volunteering full time. At times, people may take up an alternate job as well to save up before they set off on what may be a career exploration.
Make the most of your experience
While you are volunteering, you can request your supervisor to have someone review your performance. You can also request for a critical review of your resume before and after the volunteer experience. Revise the resume, turn to your supervisor and ask for an honest opinion. Make sure you place your volunteer experience as a separate section in your resume. This adds to the significance of the entire exercise.
