Getting into medical school takes more than a high GPA and above-average MCAT score. With some medical schools, like the Mayo Clinic Alix School of Medicine, which accepted only 2.1% of all applicants ...

For several years, the Deloitte Volunteer Impact Research series has sought to measure corporate community engagement, like volunteering. Last month, the professional services firm published an ...

Youthful job seekers don’t have much work experience per se, so they don’t know what to put on their first resume. They may have an asset they don’t realize that is just as experienced as “real” or ...

Military family members and service members transitioning or retiring from the armed forces should not underestimate the power of volunteer experiences as they seek paid employment in the civilian job ...

LinkedIn’s new “Volunteer Experience and Causes” feature, launching today, encourages users to tout their selfless deeds to land better jobs. And a survey of users of the social media service suggests ...

Steve Prziborowski explains how volunteering for EMS and medical duties can help you get hired by a fire department. For the future firefighter who is attempting to bolster their resume and gain ...

There is no doubt that the job market is competitive. But for aspiring young professionals and entrepreneurs, patiently waiting in line until you get your turn at a job opportunity can be difficult.

I first saw the value of volunteering when I joined a small volunteer team to mentor teenagers. I was paired with a teenager to teach her English and prepare for job interviews. The mentorship program ...

Like many animal lovers moved by the devastation and tragedy left behind by Hurricane Katrina, Debby Winters of Gardnerville jumped on a plane to volunteer with the U.S. Humane Society last September.