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I am contributing a lot in a wikipedia-like service, which is mostly driven by the community. I am writing, editing, reviewing the articles etc.
What would you think(in a hypothetical recruiter role), if I would put as a volunteer work in my CV/LinkedIn?
What would you think(in a hypothetical recruiter role), if I would put it as a professional experience in my CV/LinkedIn?
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I am contributing a lot in a wikipedia-like service, which is mostly driven by the community. I am writing, editing, reviewing the articles etc.
What would you think(in a hypothetical recruiter role), if I would put as a volunteer work in my CV/LinkedIn?
What would you think(in a hypothetical recruiter role), if I would put it as a professional experience in my CV/LinkedIn?
linkedin volunteering
edited Aug 7 '15 at 21:35
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asked Aug 7 '15 at 20:59
py_script
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marked as duplicate by gnat, Alec, scaaahu, Joe Strazzere, Community♦ Aug 9 '15 at 15:46
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I think it would depend on what type of job you are applying for or trying to attract. Is it applicable to your dream job? Can you expand on what type of articles you are editing? are they technical, or about a certain type of expertise you have?
– crh225
Aug 7 '15 at 21:14
Are the skills that you are using/ developing in this role relevant to the sorts of positions that you're applying for? Is this role the best way of demonstrating those skills?
– Justin Cave
Aug 7 '15 at 21:16
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I am a software engineer, so I am focusing on the technical section mostly, yes. Writing article is not crucial for software people, but it is a good way to prove my English writing skills(I am not native)
– py_script
Aug 7 '15 at 21:20
This is a pretty confused problem statement. By definition, you're a volunteer if and only if your contributions are voluntary. You can even receive some forms of compensation—but volunteering is not a job and it is not "professional" in terms of earning a wage or salary (or operating a business).
– Air
Aug 7 '15 at 21:21
@Air, I agree with you...my view is that most hiring managers/recruiters, appreciate such actions, though.
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I am contributing a lot in a wikipedia-like service, which is mostly driven by the community. I am writing, editing, reviewing the articles etc.
What would you think(in a hypothetical recruiter role), if I would put as a volunteer work in my CV/LinkedIn?
What would you think(in a hypothetical recruiter role), if I would put it as a professional experience in my CV/LinkedIn?
linkedin volunteering
edited Aug 7 '15 at 21:35
crh225
90751635
asked Aug 7 '15 at 20:59
py_script
293139
This question already has an answer here:
How should I show relevant volunteer work on a resume?
3 answers
I am contributing a lot in a wikipedia-like service, which is mostly driven by the community. I am writing, editing, reviewing the articles etc.
What would you think(in a hypothetical recruiter role), if I would put as a volunteer work in my CV/LinkedIn?
What would you think(in a hypothetical recruiter role), if I would put it as a professional experience in my CV/LinkedIn?
This question already has an answer here:
How should I show relevant volunteer work on a resume?
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linkedin volunteering
edited Aug 7 '15 at 21:35
crh225
90751635
asked Aug 7 '15 at 20:59
py_script
293139
edited Aug 7 '15 at 21:35
crh225
90751635
edited Aug 7 '15 at 21:35
crh225
90751635
edited Aug 7 '15 at 21:35
crh225
90751635
90751635
asked Aug 7 '15 at 20:59
py_script
293139
asked Aug 7 '15 at 20:59
py_script
293139
asked Aug 7 '15 at 20:59
py_script
293139
293139
marked as duplicate by gnat, Alec, scaaahu, Joe Strazzere, Community♦ Aug 9 '15 at 15:46
This question has been asked before and already has an answer. If those answers do not fully address your question, please ask a new question.
marked as duplicate by gnat, Alec, scaaahu, Joe Strazzere, Community♦ Aug 9 '15 at 15:46
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I think it would depend on what type of job you are applying for or trying to attract. Is it applicable to your dream job? Can you expand on what type of articles you are editing? are they technical, or about a certain type of expertise you have?
– crh225
Aug 7 '15 at 21:14
Are the skills that you are using/ developing in this role relevant to the sorts of positions that you're applying for? Is this role the best way of demonstrating those skills?
– Justin Cave
Aug 7 '15 at 21:16
1
I am a software engineer, so I am focusing on the technical section mostly, yes. Writing article is not crucial for software people, but it is a good way to prove my English writing skills(I am not native)
– py_script
Aug 7 '15 at 21:20
This is a pretty confused problem statement. By definition, you're a volunteer if and only if your contributions are voluntary. You can even receive some forms of compensation—but volunteering is not a job and it is not "professional" in terms of earning a wage or salary (or operating a business).
– Air
Aug 7 '15 at 21:21
@Air, I agree with you...my view is that most hiring managers/recruiters, appreciate such actions, though.
– py_script
Aug 7 '15 at 21:35
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I think it would depend on what type of job you are applying for or trying to attract. Is it applicable to your dream job? Can you expand on what type of articles you are editing? are they technical, or about a certain type of expertise you have?
– crh225
Aug 7 '15 at 21:14
Are the skills that you are using/ developing in this role relevant to the sorts of positions that you're applying for? Is this role the best way of demonstrating those skills?
– Justin Cave
Aug 7 '15 at 21:16
1
I am a software engineer, so I am focusing on the technical section mostly, yes. Writing article is not crucial for software people, but it is a good way to prove my English writing skills(I am not native)
– py_script
Aug 7 '15 at 21:20
This is a pretty confused problem statement. By definition, you're a volunteer if and only if your contributions are voluntary. You can even receive some forms of compensation—but volunteering is not a job and it is not "professional" in terms of earning a wage or salary (or operating a business).
– Air
Aug 7 '15 at 21:21
@Air, I agree with you...my view is that most hiring managers/recruiters, appreciate such actions, though.
– py_script
Aug 7 '15 at 21:35
I think it would depend on what type of job you are applying for or trying to attract. Is it applicable to your dream job? Can you expand on what type of articles you are editing? are they technical, or about a certain type of expertise you have?
– crh225
Aug 7 '15 at 21:14
I think it would depend on what type of job you are applying for or trying to attract. Is it applicable to your dream job? Can you expand on what type of articles you are editing? are they technical, or about a certain type of expertise you have?
– crh225
Aug 7 '15 at 21:14
Are the skills that you are using/ developing in this role relevant to the sorts of positions that you're applying for? Is this role the best way of demonstrating those skills?
– Justin Cave
Aug 7 '15 at 21:16
Are the skills that you are using/ developing in this role relevant to the sorts of positions that you're applying for? Is this role the best way of demonstrating those skills?
– Justin Cave
Aug 7 '15 at 21:16
1
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I am a software engineer, so I am focusing on the technical section mostly, yes. Writing article is not crucial for software people, but it is a good way to prove my English writing skills(I am not native)
– py_script
Aug 7 '15 at 21:20
I am a software engineer, so I am focusing on the technical section mostly, yes. Writing article is not crucial for software people, but it is a good way to prove my English writing skills(I am not native)
– py_script
Aug 7 '15 at 21:20
This is a pretty confused problem statement. By definition, you're a volunteer if and only if your contributions are voluntary. You can even receive some forms of compensation—but volunteering is not a job and it is not "professional" in terms of earning a wage or salary (or operating a business).
– Air
Aug 7 '15 at 21:21
This is a pretty confused problem statement. By definition, you're a volunteer if and only if your contributions are voluntary. You can even receive some forms of compensation—but volunteering is not a job and it is not "professional" in terms of earning a wage or salary (or operating a business).
– Air
Aug 7 '15 at 21:21
@Air, I agree with you...my view is that most hiring managers/recruiters, appreciate such actions, though.
– py_script
Aug 7 '15 at 21:35
@Air, I agree with you...my view is that most hiring managers/recruiters, appreciate such actions, though.
– py_script
Aug 7 '15 at 21:35
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What would you think(in a hypothetical recruiter role), if I would put as a volunteer work in my CV/LinkedIn?
Communication is one of the most important skills for a software engineer. If I were to review your application and you linked to articles you've written, I would definitely read a few of them. If they're well-written, and I (think I) understood what you were explaining, that's obviously a plus.
if I would put it as a professional experience in my CV/LinkedIn?
then I would think you were paid by some company to write those? Maybe to plant advertising or wrong information? (These things happen...) My first thought would probably be something unethical. If you didn't get paid, don't put it under professional experience.
answered Aug 8 '15 at 6:42
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Nice view, thanks for sharing...to be honest I am mostly towards putting as volunteering.
– py_script
Aug 8 '15 at 15:06
You can put volunteer experience at the end of your resume.
– HLGEM
Aug 10 '15 at 13:46
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What would you think(in a hypothetical recruiter role), if I would put as a volunteer work in my CV/LinkedIn?
Communication is one of the most important skills for a software engineer. If I were to review your application and you linked to articles you've written, I would definitely read a few of them. If they're well-written, and I (think I) understood what you were explaining, that's obviously a plus.
if I would put it as a professional experience in my CV/LinkedIn?
then I would think you were paid by some company to write those? Maybe to plant advertising or wrong information? (These things happen...) My first thought would probably be something unethical. If you didn't get paid, don't put it under professional experience.
answered Aug 8 '15 at 6:42
nikie
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Nice view, thanks for sharing...to be honest I am mostly towards putting as volunteering.
– py_script
Aug 8 '15 at 15:06
You can put volunteer experience at the end of your resume.
– HLGEM
Aug 10 '15 at 13:46
suggest improvements |Â
up vote
1
down vote
accepted
What would you think(in a hypothetical recruiter role), if I would put as a volunteer work in my CV/LinkedIn?
Communication is one of the most important skills for a software engineer. If I were to review your application and you linked to articles you've written, I would definitely read a few of them. If they're well-written, and I (think I) understood what you were explaining, that's obviously a plus.
if I would put it as a professional experience in my CV/LinkedIn?
then I would think you were paid by some company to write those? Maybe to plant advertising or wrong information? (These things happen...) My first thought would probably be something unethical. If you didn't get paid, don't put it under professional experience.
answered Aug 8 '15 at 6:42
nikie
221410
Nice view, thanks for sharing...to be honest I am mostly towards putting as volunteering.
– py_script
Aug 8 '15 at 15:06
You can put volunteer experience at the end of your resume.
– HLGEM
Aug 10 '15 at 13:46
suggest improvements |Â
up vote
1
down vote
accepted
up vote
1
down vote
accepted
What would you think(in a hypothetical recruiter role), if I would put as a volunteer work in my CV/LinkedIn?
Communication is one of the most important skills for a software engineer. If I were to review your application and you linked to articles you've written, I would definitely read a few of them. If they're well-written, and I (think I) understood what you were explaining, that's obviously a plus.
if I would put it as a professional experience in my CV/LinkedIn?
then I would think you were paid by some company to write those? Maybe to plant advertising or wrong information? (These things happen...) My first thought would probably be something unethical. If you didn't get paid, don't put it under professional experience.
answered Aug 8 '15 at 6:42
nikie
221410
What would you think(in a hypothetical recruiter role), if I would put as a volunteer work in my CV/LinkedIn?
Communication is one of the most important skills for a software engineer. If I were to review your application and you linked to articles you've written, I would definitely read a few of them. If they're well-written, and I (think I) understood what you were explaining, that's obviously a plus.
if I would put it as a professional experience in my CV/LinkedIn?
then I would think you were paid by some company to write those? Maybe to plant advertising or wrong information? (These things happen...) My first thought would probably be something unethical. If you didn't get paid, don't put it under professional experience.
answered Aug 8 '15 at 6:42
nikie
221410
answered Aug 8 '15 at 6:42
nikie
221410
answered Aug 8 '15 at 6:42
nikie
221410
answered Aug 8 '15 at 6:42
nikie
221410
221410
Nice view, thanks for sharing...to be honest I am mostly towards putting as volunteering.
– py_script
Aug 8 '15 at 15:06
You can put volunteer experience at the end of your resume.
– HLGEM
Aug 10 '15 at 13:46
suggest improvements |Â
Nice view, thanks for sharing...to be honest I am mostly towards putting as volunteering.
– py_script
Aug 8 '15 at 15:06
You can put volunteer experience at the end of your resume.
– HLGEM
Aug 10 '15 at 13:46
Nice view, thanks for sharing...to be honest I am mostly towards putting as volunteering.
– py_script
Aug 8 '15 at 15:06
Nice view, thanks for sharing...to be honest I am mostly towards putting as volunteering.
– py_script
Aug 8 '15 at 15:06
You can put volunteer experience at the end of your resume.
– HLGEM
Aug 10 '15 at 13:46
You can put volunteer experience at the end of your resume.
– HLGEM
Aug 10 '15 at 13:46
suggest improvements |Â
I think it would depend on what type of job you are applying for or trying to attract. Is it applicable to your dream job? Can you expand on what type of articles you are editing? are they technical, or about a certain type of expertise you have?
– crh225
Aug 7 '15 at 21:14
Are the skills that you are using/ developing in this role relevant to the sorts of positions that you're applying for? Is this role the best way of demonstrating those skills?
– Justin Cave
Aug 7 '15 at 21:16
1
I am a software engineer, so I am focusing on the technical section mostly, yes. Writing article is not crucial for software people, but it is a good way to prove my English writing skills(I am not native)
– py_script
Aug 7 '15 at 21:20
This is a pretty confused problem statement. By definition, you're a volunteer if and only if your contributions are voluntary. You can even receive some forms of compensation—but volunteering is not a job and it is not "professional" in terms of earning a wage or salary (or operating a business).
– Air
Aug 7 '15 at 21:21
@Air, I agree with you...my view is that most hiring managers/recruiters, appreciate such actions, though.
– py_script
Aug 7 '15 at 21:35