- Sell yourself: Your résumé is an advertisement about yourself. Focus on qualifications and skills.
- Show motivation for the charity. Tell them about your experience. Show them your passion, drive, and leadership.
- Focus on the contribution you can make to the charity.
- Emphasize your volunteer experience. Any knowledge or skills you have from volunteer work should also go on your résumé. It is as important as paid work, and it can make you stand out.
- Talk about key achievements so the charity knows what you can do. This is especially important for fundraising. Mention exactly how much money you’ve raised for a charity. Give specific amounts.
- Give information about how you promote charities. Show how you have called attention to the charity’s message or introduced people to the cause.
Finally, remember that your résumé should fit each job. Put relevant skills at the top, and change your résumé for each job you apply for.
What should you focus on in your résumé?