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I provide voluntary services to an NGO (working for kids) as a cook. Does it make any impression on employers if I include it in my experience?

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Question added by Muhammad Najam Janjua , Human Resource Consultant , Various Group of Companies
Date Posted: 2013/08/02
Shobha Jaison
by Shobha Jaison , Senior Manager- Human Development , Bayt.com

I would definitely agree with most of the answers.
It’s always good to mention involvement in voluntary/ charity services and/or CSR related activities on your CV.
This gives the employer additional insight about you.

Amal Mandhora
by Amal Mandhora , 'Temporary Assignment' , Hamad Medical Corporation

First of all, I would like to appreciate that You provide a very noble service to help the NGO and children.
May your efforts bring you many blessings.
I believe it is very important to mention this on your resume under either Experience or ExtraCurriular Activities or Hobbies or under Personal Details.
Please note that many companies may not accept this as an experience unless you have something documenting your service at the NGO

Amrut Desai
by Amrut Desai , former Managing Director & Country Manager India & SriLanka , Hohenstein India Pvt Ltd-fully owned by Hohenstein Institute GmbH Germany

Dear Mohammad, Yes you do include it in your CV and you may actually high light it.
It shall show you in good light.
your giving nature is what recruiters look for not just whether a person is doing his defined job, but if you will exceed their expectations.
One who volunteers is always preferred over others if all the other traits remain the same! I am also reminded of the fact that, to be with children, a grown up has to become one to gain their trust.
children are curious, honest, and open and without any malice and no hatred unlike grown ups.
Therefore, i believe you possess these good qualities and it should help you and shall not be a negative at all if you mention it as part of your experience.
good luck to you

Saham Nasir Musid Muthana
by Saham Nasir Musid Muthana , رئيس قسم التخليص والجمارك , شركة الشرق مسعود الدولية

Yes, it will reflect the image of good to you when employers are practical experience

Abhay Yadav
by Abhay Yadav , Asst. Manager - Projects & Coordination , Vibes Communications Pvt. Ltd.

Yes, now a days every company tries to fulfill there social responsibilities.
If you are volunteering for any social event definitely you must show this as an experience.
That will give a good impression of yours to an employer.

Muhammad Ismail Rajpoot
by Muhammad Ismail Rajpoot , HR Officer , Mfaheem Al Emar Trading and Contracting Co.

Any experience as a paid worker or a volunteer should be mentioned in your profile, it is experience isn't it.
Also it is a good deed from you side that you volunteered for a cause and some employers appreciate it.

Dima Istambouli
by Dima Istambouli , Projects , Dufit Interiors LLC

It is actually a double sided knife, cause some of the employers might find it irrelevant and some might find it very useful.
A cook is aperson that uses multi tasking with time management as well as leadership, and teambuilding techniques.
And if i am to choose a team member in any fiels i would take this into consideration.
for instance i worked as a waitress, as a hostess as a chef, and i have learned a lot of skills from these experiences, but i never put them on my cv because i had alot of comments from professionals that this is irrelevant as an architect.
therefore it could be a good idea to put it in the interests.

according to the job role dose this information important or not

نعم بالطبع وبكل تأكيد اذ انه عمل وقد خضت فيه تجربة ناجحه

Malekulashtar Kheyroolla
by Malekulashtar Kheyroolla , Practice Director , Information Asset LLC

Mohammed - Kudos to you on your selfless service to the society...it is indeed had to come by these days.
To answer your question - I shall try to be as direct as possible to ensure you get the right feedback.
An employer will first and foremost look for professional qualifications - because that is what he is hiring you for.
Your service to society definitely shall add value to your resume as a 'Strength of Character' - this is something that all employers look for too - because it tells the employer that you will go above any beyond your usual responsibilities if called upon to do so.
Once again - best of luck in your endeavor and do keep up the good work!!

Mehboob Ali Laghari
by Mehboob Ali Laghari , Social Mobilization Team Incharge , TRDP-European Union

this can be a nice hobby but as for as working with NGOs is concerned, i dont suggest including this information as experience with an NGO. However, it is great if you include it in your hobbies but not as an experience.

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