Re: Volunteerism

From: RL \(Bob\) Coppedge, MCSE/MCDBA/MCT ("RL)
Date: 08/02/05 

Date: Mon, 1 Aug 2005 21:54:33 -0400

Absolutely it's a good idea, but I'd suggest you follow these guidelines:

1> Make it clear from the beginning why you're doing this.
2> Remember, you're doing it for the experience and the networking.
3> Limit what you'll do. Don't agree to work that doesn't fulfill #2.
4> Stick with non-profit organizations. State that you'd like letters of
reference and the like, assuming your work is satisfactory.
5> Try to find an organization that has enough people and networking
opportunities to find work elsewhere. 

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RL (For what it's worth) Coppedge, MCSE/MCDBA/MCT
NorthEast Ohio
www.RLCoppedge.com
RLCoppedge <around> hotmail <not dash, but...> com
<JoJo> wrote in message news:%23zDhk1slFHA.2988@TK2MSFTNGP10.phx.gbl...
> Folks:
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>
> I work in IT and there are gaps in my knowledge.
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> I want to apply for a networking job on a volunteer (no salary) basis. 
> This
> I hope will close some of the gaps in my knowledge/experience base; plus 
> get
> me back into the job market.
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> *    Is this a good idea or not ?
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> *   Does anyone know where I can get some help writing a persuasive 
> (cover)
> letter to a hiring manager/decision maker to work as a side-kick to 
> someone
> in computer security/Network Management/etc?
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> Thanks in advance
> Jo.
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