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Originally posted by Taualumna
Question: What should one do about volunteer work for an organization that some may view as being "snobby"? Same with political campaigns. For me, half of my "office experience" comes from political campaigns. Right now, the only campaign going on in Ontario is for a specific party, so people'll figure it out even if I remain discrete.
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That's a toughie. Hrm. Maybe list the types of things you did under skills, like:
* Telephone poll operator-- canvassed households by telephone to do regional research; used PBX7200 phone system
* Proficient in Microsoft Word and Microsoft Excel, familiar with Microsoft Publisher, Microsoft Access, and Microsoft PowerPoint.
* Skilled at filing documents
That's kind of cheesy, but it's a start...
I'd take someone who volunteered for a cause I didn't agree with, as long as in the interview they didn't seem to champion it every single second. But that's me. -shrug- How important is it that you look like you've worked? If it's a job that requires "experience", then maybe it's better to add it, even if some might think it's snobby or against their personal beliefs; most offices actually like a little diversity. What might get you tossed from some interviews will get you the other interviews.
General side comment: If you do get an interview, remember to bring your references with you! I always like having references on/with a resume, because then it can give some clue as to what kind of people this person works with and who they choose to list as a reference. [Someone we interviewed had bounced around in a number of schools, but she'd listed all of her former employers-- that was a better sign to me than listing none of them.]