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Volunteering is the secret weapon you can use to bulk up your resume and find a new job. The Corporation for National and Community Service found that those who do volunteer work have a 27% higher chance of finding a job than those who do not. Do the numbers still not convince you to get out and volunteer? Here are 5 more reasons why you should donate your energy and time. It will expand your network Just like any other social event, volunteering will open up connections and doors that you can knock on in the future. But instead of just socializing, you are surrounded by people who are dedicating time to a non-profit or the less fortunate. These kinds of people are way more likely to be friendly and open up connections with you, especially if your show interest in the organization. You will feel better about yourself Is it selfish if the only reason you are volunteering is to feel better about yourself? Not really! You are helping others and yourself-- it’s a win for ever...

Most of your time spent after submitting an application is used playing the waiting game. Each employer’s hiring process is different and some take longer than others to review applications, and then there are those who never respond to your application at all. It's difficult as a job seeker to not hear anything back. You're left wondering about the status of your application and whether or not the job has been filled yet. So what do you do? Of course, if you want an answer about your application status, you’ve got to reach out to the company’s Human Resources Director. You may be hesitant to do this. You may feel anxious about coming off as annoying or desperate to the prospective employer. That's to be expected. While some ways are better than others to reach out to an employer, here are the 3 best ways to follow up on your application without stepping on anyone's toes. 1. Be persistent The key to getting the answers you need about your application i...