Re: Volunteer Work on a Resume?

[Paul Sinasohn <sinasohn -at- sendmail -dot- com>]

> I remember those statements from early in my career, and I think they
> are intended to weed out recent college graduates who may be trying to
> position school projects as experience.
> 
> But I agree with you
> 
> Paul
> 
> David Berg wrote:
> > 
> > > From Maggie Secara
> > > Sent: Tuesday, March 20, 2001 7:24 PM
> > >
> > > Just because you don't get paid doesn't mean it isn't real
> > > experience.
> > >
> > I have seen one position that required 2 years experience, and they
> > specifically stated that any unpaid, volunteer work, or any internship, did
> > not count toward those two years. Thankfully, that sort of closed-mind view
> > is the exception.
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