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Originally Posted by Rockchick26  But it IS a fact, I volunteered there and not only did they not pay me or hire me but they quit using me. They were bringing on more qualified people to "help" me, and the next thing I knew they quit calling me. How is that not a fact, what happened? |
Was this the recording studio? If so, that's a pretty succinct example of how NOT to get hired out of a volunteer position, and totally on topic with the OP.
The whole idea of volunteering with an intention to get hired into a paid position is to give the employer a "free sample" of how productive, efficient, generous, and bright you are, along with a demonstration of your great attitude -- showing them that basically they can't afford NOT to keep you on.
If you are harboring resentments, like how things *shouldn't* be the way they are, or the people you're working with are *supposed to* be friendly or encouraging to you or make you feel comfortable and welcome, or they *owe* you something else, you are demonstrating an attitude that any employer can easily do without. Especially in this job climate, when there are plenty of enthusiastic, qualified Mary Poppins-people who are a lot better-feeling to have around.
Whether you're looking for a paid job or trying to turn an internship/volunteer position into a paid one, it's really a good idea to get good at helping people
feel good having you around, in addition to
being really good at what you do.