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Last updated on 2024年5月31日

Here's how you can enhance your career prospects by volunteering with new technology.

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Volunteering is often seen as a selfless act, a way to give back to the community. However, it can also be a strategic move to enhance your career prospects, especially when it involves new technology. By volunteering with organizations that utilize cutting-edge tools and software, you can gain hands-on experience that may be difficult to acquire in a traditional job setting. This not only helps you build a unique skill set but also demonstrates to potential employers your initiative and willingness to learn. In a rapidly evolving job market, such experience can set you apart from the competition and open doors to new opportunities.

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Olayeni Ifeoluwa

Customer Service // Hospitality. Accounting DLI

1 Skill Building

Volunteering with new technology allows you to develop skills that are in high demand. Whether it's learning to code, understanding data analytics, or getting familiar with the latest digital marketing tools, these skills can significantly boost your resume. You'll have the chance to work on real-world projects, which provides a practical learning experience that is often more valuable than theoretical knowledge. Furthermore, the skills you acquire while volunteering can be directly transferred to your professional career, giving you a competitive edge in job interviews and performance evaluations.

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Olayeni Ifeoluwa

Customer Service // Hospitality. Accounting DLI
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Volunteering exposes you to new things you think you already know. I prefer to volunteer and learn on the job without or little salary than earn a salary and remain in the same position. Because, on the long run they would require someone with higher than where you are today. Volunteer and build yourself

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Emerlinda Koungou

Médecin Anesthésiste- Réanimateur passionnée par les missions humanitaires et prête à mettre mes compétences au service des populations dans le besoin."
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En participant à des projets de bénévolat technologique, nous pouvons acquérir des compétences techniques tel que : - développer des compétences pratiques en programmation, - développement web, cybersécurité, etc. Ces compétences sont très recherchées sur le marché du travail.

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Christopher Jones

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Education is the key to developing skills, and it doesn't have to be formal education of sitting in a classroom. There are websites that teach new technological skills, many of them free of charge. As you begin to get experience with using new skills, whatever they may be, look for volunteer opportunities to use them. As a beginner, you may not get a paying job, but volunteer time can provide an opportunity to put your skills into action and give you volunteer time for your resume.

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2 Networking Hub

Volunteering introduces you to a network of professionals who share your interests in technology. These connections can be invaluable as you navigate your career path. You'll meet industry insiders, potential mentors, and peers who can offer advice, support, and possibly job leads. Networking in such environments can often lead to opportunities that are not advertised publicly. The relationships you build while volunteering can continue to benefit you throughout your career, as the tech industry is particularly known for its community-driven approach to growth and employment.

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Emerlinda Koungou

Médecin Anesthésiste- Réanimateur passionnée par les missions humanitaires et prête à mettre mes compétences au service des populations dans le besoin."
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La gestion de projets bénévoles peut développer nos compétences en gestion de projet tel que : - renforcer nos compétences en organisation, planification et leadership, essentielles pour des r?les plus avancés dans n'importe quelle carrière.

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3 Portfolio Showcase

When you volunteer with new technology, you create tangible evidence of your capabilities. Building a portfolio of projects you've contributed to during your volunteer work can be a powerful tool during job interviews. It allows you to demonstrate not just your technical skills but also your problem-solving abilities and commitment to continuous learning. Employers value candidates who can show a track record of completed projects, especially those that involve innovative technology or creative solutions to complex problems.

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Emerlinda Koungou

Médecin Anesthésiste- Réanimateur passionnée par les missions humanitaires et prête à mettre mes compétences au service des populations dans le besoin."
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Le bénévolat aide à améliorer les soft skills en : - Développant des compétences non techniques telles que la communication, le travail d'équipe et la résolution de problèmes, qui sont tous aussi importants dans le monde professionnel.

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4 Soft Skills

In addition to technical skills, volunteering helps you develop soft skills that are crucial in the tech industry. You'll learn how to collaborate with diverse teams, communicate complex ideas clearly, and adapt to new challenges quickly. These interpersonal skills are often what make someone stand out in a tech role, where teamwork and communication are just as important as technical proficiency. By volunteering, you gain experience that helps you navigate the nuances of workplace dynamics, making you a more well-rounded candidate.

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5 Real-World Impact

Volunteering with new technology often means working on projects that have a real-world impact. This experience can be incredibly fulfilling and can resonate with employers who are looking for candidates with a proven commitment to making a difference. Whether it's developing an app for a nonprofit or setting up a digital platform for a community initiative, the work you do while volunteering can demonstrate your ability to drive change and innovate within your field.

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6 Adaptability Proof

Lastly, volunteering with new technology is proof of your adaptability—an essential quality in today's fast-paced tech environment. Employers are on the lookout for individuals who can pivot quickly and are comfortable with constant learning. By choosing to volunteer in roles that expose you to new technologies, you're showing that you're proactive about staying current and eager to take on new challenges. This adaptability is key not just for landing a job but also for thriving in a tech career where change is the only constant.

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7 Here’s what else to consider

This is a space to share examples, stories, or insights that don’t fit into any of the previous sections. What else would you like to add?

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Yaima Medeiros

Master of Education Cand. B.Ed (Math-Physics) B. Engineering. OCT-certified, TESOL, Mentor, Leader, Entrepreneur, Connector. Multicultural, Advocate for DEI. PMP. LinkedIn TopVoice??Italy??Proud Latina/Canadian??????
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Volunteering allows us to change preconceptions and stereotypes, to show our tech capabilities, breaking biases. Biases about gender and age are associated with technology and often put up walls during the hiring process. There are also assumptions among the tech community, even in how someone dresses. Women and individuals past the age of 40 are also great at tech. Generation X is often invisible although they were the resilient generation that can manage both tech and old-fashioned hard copy bridging both skills at ease. While volunteering, women and older individuals can demonstrate their tech skills and add this experience to their resumes with references backing them up.

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