Resume Question

[fabrisse]

Should I include being an Advisory Neighborhood Commissioner on it? It's a public position, but it's also unpaid.

ETA: Thank you all for weighing in. It looks like I'll be adding Commissioner to my resume...

Comments

[malnpudl]

Yes, definitely. It not only reflects on your skills and experience, but is also a tacit reflection on your character -- you're civic-minded and willing to give of your time for the benefit of the community.

[moria923]

I agree with this assessment.

[siderea]

This.

[innerslytherin]

+1 to this

[ghfan_98]

If the skills you used as part of the job would assist in the job you are seeking, then yes.

[dexwebster]

I would say yes. It's not uncommon for resumes to list (or even have a section separate from regular employment) with volunteer/unpaid work too.

[kuriadalmatia]

Definitely include it. It could tilt things in your favor.

Good luck!

[innerslytherin]

I have my volunteer leadership positions within my church listed on my resume. I know employers aren't allowed to ask about religious affiliation, but I feel the leadership and the duties I had there are important, plus the committee leadership ties in with the sort of work I think I would like to do in future. So I say definitely put civic volunteer positions on there.