Career Advancement Through Volunteering

<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">If you had the opportunity to expand your network, increase your skillset and improve your resume, would you take it?  It’s a simple step that only a fraction of the workforce makes time for, yet it can be one of the most effective ways to advance your career.  On today’s episode of the Digital Enterprise Society Podcast, Thom Singer is joined by keynote speaker, author, and volunteer enthusiast Lisa Ryan for a conversation about the value of volunteering at every stage in your career.  You won’t want to miss this conversation that is filled with insights into the value of volunteering, the mindset that will bring the best results, and steps to help you get started today. </span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">On today’s podcast, you will learn:</span></p> <p> </p> <p><strong>The value of volunteering</strong></p> <ul> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style= "font-weight: 400;">Networking happens more naturally with volunteering. </span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style= "font-weight: 400;">Volunteer efforts result in business opportunities. </span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style= "font-weight: 400;">Committee, board, and other volunteer opportunities are widely available across all industries. </span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style= "font-weight: 400;">Volunteer work creates a higher level of connection to others. </span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style= "font-weight: 400;">All career opportunities come from your relationships with people.</span></li> </ul> <p> </p> <p><strong>Three questions to ask yourself before volunteering</strong></p> <ul> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style= "font-weight: 400;">Approach volunteering with the right attitude to make it a worthwhile endeavor. </span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style= "font-weight: 400;">Ask yourself ‘What can I learn from