This Friday, many Americans are preparing for a three-day weekend: Monday is Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., Day.
King once said, "Life's most persistent and urgent question is 'What are you doing for others?'" It is in this spirit that many people honor King by spending the day helping others--as part of the MLK Day of Service.
Volunteering and otherwise getting involved in your community are of course good, noble things to do. But that doesn't mean philanthropy is totally selfless. If you're looking for a job, looking to improve your career prospects, or just looking to expand your network, philanthropic activities can be extremely helpful. You may even learn a valuable new skill or two, and you can even leverage your volunteering experiences on your resume.
However you spend the coming weekend, we hope you enjoy it--and we invite you to take a moment to review five of our favorite career-advice articles from this week:
5. As the economy slowly begins to show real signs of improvement, many people are recommitting to the search for a job--and perhaps wondering how to address new, long resume gaps. Get advice here: "5 Workarounds for a Spotty Work History."
4. Have you ever heard the saying "A resume is worth a thousand words"? Actually, a typical resume has closer to 400 or 500 words, so each word counts! Don't waste any of your words on terms that turn off hiring managers. Read "Words to Avoid in a Resume Format."
3. If you start a new job but wait until your official three-month review for feedback on your performance, you may be waiting to long. Check out "Get Feedback on How You're Performing at a New Job."
2. Looking for a job? You've got to market yourself as a great brand. Here are tips: "Be a Brand in 2011."
1. And once you get that interview, how do you make the sale? Get tips, in "How to Convince a Hiring Manager to Hire You."
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