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Caught in action yesterday at Queen Mary University of London’s volunteering fair with Sabiha Khanam 📸 We spent the afternoon sharing the varied volunteering opportunities available with Poplar HARCA x WeAreSpotlight 💡 I’ve held stalls at more opportunity and careers fairs than I can count over the years, and was reflecting with Sabiha yesterday on what makes a successful stall. As you can see, we weren’t able to bring along the fancy banners and booklets on this occasion (one stall brought their own bunting 🤣) but we still managed to get interested student’s details down 🔥 Though they may be simple and obvious, these techniques are what I’ve found to work over the years: - Be present and attentive. I see so many outreach professionals taking ages setting up their elaborate stalls to just sit for three hours and stare at their laptop or phone hoping someone comes up to show interest. You need to be on the lookout, catching eyes and offering big smiles 😊 attendees often feel awkward or nervous, so it is important you are as welcoming as possible. I often stand in front of the table, instead of sitting behind it to start conversations. - Be curious. When you do engage an attendee, start the conversation by finding out their name, what their interests are and what they’re looking for. You can’t pitch to them effectively if you don’t understand their context. It also helps a more organic and memorable conversation to take place. - Pree the other stalls. It’s always worth seeing what other organisations set ups are like; you’ll get ideas for your own stall. It’s also important to speak to other orgs that are related to what you do. They can often become partners that will provide referrals. - Collect details and follow up promptly. If an attendee does show interest, be sure to collect their details. I prefer digital forms as it’s easier to manage, but you can get them to write on a piece of paper too (as long as you can read their handwriting!). You should then follow up ASAP (ideally within 24 hours) with all the details you want to share to encourage engagement. Those who do outreach work - what works for you❓❓❓

📅 Mark your calendars for our ‘Building Bridges: How Volunteering Bridges the Gap to Career Success’ workshop! Application, interview, job offer — wouldn’t it be nice if getting a new job was always as simple as this? As internationals in this country, we not only have to beef up our marketable skills, we also need to redefine ourselves in this new environment. Many job seekers overlook the value of volunteering for building relationships and career opportunities, as well as how it can be used to fill a gap in your CV. Whether you're a student looking to enhance your resume, a professional seeking to broaden your skill set, or a career changer aiming to transition into a new field, this workshop offers valuable insights and practical strategies for leveraging volunteering experiences to bridge the gap to career success. In this workshop, you will discover: how volunteering can fill a gap in your resume; how to leverage volunteering for career success; how to recognize hidden career opportunities; strategies to adopt when considering at which organization to volunteer; ways to build confidence and help the community; This workshop is part of the supersized Mix & Match Volunteer Job Fair titled "Together at Home" held on May 11. Register here: https://lnkd.in/dcwJ89kE

Volunteering abroad isn't just about giving back – it can also boost your resume! Develop valuable skills, gain cross-cultural understanding, and network with professionals worldwide. 🗺️ 👉 https://ow.ly/a8bv50QXpph #VolunteerAbroad #GlobalSkills #CrossCultural Build Skills: Develop communication, leadership, and problem-solving in real-world projects. Go Global: Gain cultural understanding and adaptability, a huge plus for employers. Networking: Connect with professionals in your field and build valuable connections. Stand Out: Showcase your passion, initiative, and commitment! Resume Boost: Match your volunteer work to your career goals, highlighting relevant skills.

🔍 INTERVIEW TIP: Wondering how volunteer experience can boost your resume? Here's why it's key: - **Demonstrates Skills and Experience:** Volunteer work showcases skills like leadership, project management, teamwork, and communication. - **Fills Employment Gaps:** It fills gaps, indicating active engagement and skill development during breaks. - **Shows Commitment and Passion:** Highlights dedication and passion, appealing to employers seeking motivated workers. - **Demonstrates Transferable Skills:** Volunteering offers skills applicable in various job contexts; for instance, organizing events showcases planning and organizational abilities. #InterviewTip #ResumeBuilding #VolunteerExperience #CareerAdvice 🌟

Three weeks ago, I reached out to the head of the ICT/Social Media Unit in my church to volunteer with the team. His first question was, "How would you manage this alongside your praise team commitments?" I assured him that I had already built capacity within my praise team, #delegating tasks and assigning leads during rehearsals, so that area was well-covered and not a problem. Over the weekend, I started my role with the ICT/Social Media Unit while maintaining my praise team commitments, and it was an incredible experience. I learned so much during the session, including the tools used for live #streaming on platforms like Facebook and YouTube—something I naively thought was just a matter of hitting the Facebook live button. It’s been a fascinating learning phase for me. Why am I sharing this? As a team leader, it's crucial to build capacity within your team so that your absence isn't felt. #Delegating tasks not only helps in developing your team members, especially those eager to grow, but it also allows you to explore other areas without fear of the team faltering. Don't center everything around yourself; assign tasks and empower your team. Additionally, if you're interested in building a #skill in a particular area, consider volunteering. For example, if you want hands-on experience in social media and your church has a relevant unit, start there. Take courses to enhance your skills and apply them in your volunteer role, then include the experience on your #CV. Volunteering can #sharpen your skills and expand your knowledge base, making you more confident and capable during job interviews. You have nothing to lose when you volunteer, take up intern role even if it comes with pay cut..The goal is to get the skills, knowledge and experience. You definitely have everything to gain if you go through this route in building the desire career you #envision At Transforming Your Career Vision, attendees who are job seekers would be opportuned to speak with a recruiter. The event promises to be an engaing and impactful session

📣 Calling all Employers and Businesses! ⭐️ 📆 In just under 3 weeks’ time we’re launching our "Do You See Me? We See You!" campaign as part of Learning Disability Week 2024, 17-23rd June! 🤩 This campaign is all about creating inclusive workplaces and highlighting the incredible talents of people with a learning disability and autistic people. 👉 Here’s how you can make your business visible to people with a learning disability and find the most enthusiastic, dedicated and proud employees you could hope for… 1. Make the "We See You" Pledge 🤝 Show your commitment to inclusive hiring practices. It's a simple but powerful way to make a difference. 📲 Download our Media Kit here: https://lnkd.in/eYKZK8FF for tips and free resources. 2. Use Our Social Media Resources 📲 Download our frames and add your company logo or images of people you support. Share these on your socials with the hashtags #DoYouSeeMe #WeSeeYou during Learning Disability Week. 📧 Or send us your logo/images and we’ll create these for you, free of charge! 3. Share Our "Do You See Me?" Video from Monday, 17th June 🎥 Help us spread the word by sharing our campaign video. Let’s make it go viral! 4. Attend Our Reverse Jobs Fair 👨💼👩💼 Join us at our Reverse Jobs Fair on Tuesday 18th June and meet talented jobseekers who are eager to work. Find exceptional people for your vacancies. 5. Promote the Campaign 📲 Share our posts and updates to your network. We’ll be out and about visiting businesses across County Durham in the run up to and during Learning Disability Week dishing out freebies, resources and getting those all-important photo ops with your teams! Get in touch if you’d like us to visit your workplace! ✨ Let’s create workplaces where everyone is seen, valued, and given the opportunity to thrive. 🚀 #DoYouSeeMe #WeSeeYou #InclusiveWorkplace #LearningDisabilityWeek

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📣 Calling all Employers and Businesses! 📣 📆 In just under 3 weeks’ time Bridge Creative are launching our "Do You See Me? We See You!" campaign as part of Learning Disability Week 2024, 17-23rd June! 🤩 This campaign is all about creating inclusive workplaces and highlighting the incredible talents of people with a learning disability and autistic people. 👉 Here’s how you can make your business visible to people with a learning disability and find the most enthusiastic, dedicated and proud employees you could hope for… 1. Make the "We See You" Pledge 🤝 Show your commitment to inclusive hiring practices. It's a simple but powerful way to make a difference. 📲 Download our Media Kit here: https://lnkd.in/e_jbd9Nz for tips and free resources. 2. Use Our Social Media Resources 📲 Download our frames and add your company logo or images of people you support. Share these on your socials with the hashtags #DoYouSeeMe #WeSeeYou during Learning Disability Week. 📧 Or send us your logo/images and we’ll create these for you, free of charge! 3. Share Our "Do You See Me?" Video from Monday, 17th June 🎥 Help us spread the word by sharing our campaign video. Let’s make it go viral! 4. Attend Our Reverse Jobs Fair 👨💼👩💼 Join us at our Reverse Jobs Fair on Tuesday 18th June and meet talented jobseekers who are eager to work. Find exceptional people for your vacancies. 5. Promote the Campaign 📲 Share our posts and updates to your network. We’ll be out and about visiting businesses across County Durham in the run up to and during Learning Disability Week dishing out freebies, resources and getting those all-important photo ops with your teams! Get in touch if you’d like us to visit your workplace! ✨ Let’s create workplaces where everyone is seen, valued, and given the opportunity to thrive. 🚀 #DoYouSeeMe #WeSeeYou #InclusiveWorkplace #LearningDisabilityWeek

Curious to see what employers will be attending our event? Comment down below which employers you would like to connect with! #CareerFair #JobOpportunities #NetworkingEvent #ProfessionalDevelopment #CareerAdvancement #EmploymentFair #JobFair #CareerExpo #HiringEvent #CareerGoals #ResumeBuilding #InterviewPrep #CareerSuccess #JobSearch #CareerConnections #CareerAdvice #CareerDevelopment #CareerPathways #FutureOfWork #EmploymentOutlook

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