Colleg e Students And Gradu ates (NAPSA)—College students and recent graduates seeking to get a foot in the door in the working world can gain valuable expe- on the process of job searching r ba and providing them with opportunities vital to success in today’s working world,” said Casey Keller, director of Circle K rience through volunteering. The key to success is in thinking International. “Career Contacts is an excellent resource for both beyondtraditional jobs to find volunteer opportunities and resources that will jump-start a meaningful and fulfilling career. Volunteering experience can be a significant asset to the resumes of college students and graduates. Many recruiters now look for volunteer service on resumes aS a telltale sign of strong moral character, good work ethic and proven leadership skills. Not only does volunteer experience show poten- tial employers that a candidateis a responsible citizen of the world, but it also provides networking opportunities, a critical compo- nent of the business world that may be a new concept for those in college or recently graduated. Kiwanis International, a global volunteer service organization, and Circle K International, a Kiwanis service leadership pro- eram for college students, created \ .” @ Many recruiters now look for vol- unteer service on resumes as a telltale sign of strong moral character, good work ethic and proven leadership skills. of professional contacts and gain valuable volunteering experience, consider the followingtips: Join a service organization or start your ownlocal club. Actively seek out volunteer lege students to interact with Kiwanis members, the program opportunities, job fairs and professional networking events related to yourfield. e Ask to job shadow a pro- and recent graduates to introduce themselves to key decision-makers across a wide variety of profes- Utilize volunteering and networking Web sites to meet like- development by encouraging col- offers opportunities for students sional fields. Kiwanis members support the program in many ways; as career mentors, hosts for a “day at the office,” participants in a campus career fair or mock the Career Contacts program and job board with the link between job interview, or just by being mind. Designed to promote career hopes of educating today’s youth volunteering and networking in potential employees and employers to find prospects with similar, service-oriented interests and backgrounds.” For other waysto build a circle listed in the business directory. “We created this program in fessional contact met through volunteering. mindedindividuals. Participate in your school’s local chapter of a larger professional organization. For more info on Kiwanis International, Circle K International and the Career Contacts program, please visit www.kiwanis.org or call (800) KIWANIS.
