Community Service Not

Date: May 19th, 2007 Category; Uncategorized

Most of the resumes international applicants bring to Athena Mentor have a gaping hole in the category of community service. It’s just not there!

Non-US applicants find it hard to believe how seriously Americans take community service. Often, the very idea comes as a surprise. I live in Germany, and the traditional form of a German resume (Lebenslauf) is a straightforward list of employment, internships and education. This mirrors what German employers find relevant.

American universities, on the other hand, find community service extremely relevant.

First, it is an indication of character.

Second, it is a chance to develop leadership skills.

We’ll talk more about this. In the meantime, I suggest you look into opportunities to put your skills to work on behalf of someone else–today!