Taking a Shift? Whats in it for me?
So, here at The Shift Mob we keep telling you how great shifts are and that you should apply for as many as you can handle. But why do we think shifts are so awesome? What makes dedicating up to 3 days for no monetary compensation so appealing? Well, to point out the obvious, completing a shift truly gives you work experience in a particular field of interest. But what if you don’t know for sure what specific field that may be? You can try out shifts offering a variety of projects and see which suits your interest. If you’re extremely motivated, you could possibly win a bunch of shifts in one week that dabble in projects across the board. One day you can focus on web coding, and the next you can put your photography skills to work. An example of such an itinerary could look like this:
Once you have decided what type of work is for you (if you didn’t already know), you can accumulate real life experiences that require only a short-term commitment. This way, you can narrow down exactly what appeals to you. Now you are strengthening your background knowledge and expanding your experience. Not only that, but completing shifts at different organizations puts you in a position to network and make a ton of contacts. You have gained access to the people who may someday be able to introduce you to someone who has a job to offer. Or maybe in the future that company where you already have your foot in the door may have a job opening that would suit you.
Experience makes you stand out among the rest. With the unimpressive economic situation, packing more credentials into your resume increases your chances of getting one of the rare jobs out there. Convinced yet?
