RememberTwce Posted July 20, 2011 Report Share Posted July 20, 2011 I volunteered at a hospital from October 2009 to May 2010. I worked only in one area for ~500 hours. I am now going back to volunteer at that same hospital at the position I did before, as well as volunteering in a few new areas. In the time since (June 2010 until now) I did not volunteer at this hospital at all. This is probably far too long of a break for this to be considered one long-term activity but I really don't know about this stuff so I figured I'd make sure. If this would constitute two separate activities on a resume, what would be the maximum amount of time one could take off then return to the same position before they are considered two separate things. As always, thanks in advance! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
future_doc Posted July 20, 2011 Report Share Posted July 20, 2011 A one year plus gap is a long time (as opposed to 2-3 months) and I would go with 2 separate entries. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aaronjw Posted July 20, 2011 Report Share Posted July 20, 2011 A one year plus gap is a long time (as opposed to 2-3 months) and I would go with 2 separate entries. Even if its the same role and responsibilities? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
future_doc Posted July 20, 2011 Report Share Posted July 20, 2011 Even if its the same role and responsibilities? Yes. If memory serves me correctly, you are required to put in the time frame (and level of education). As there is a gap of more than a year, it seems to me, the read may well read into the description that the missing year was part of the volunteering; and this could be seen as a misdescription or worse. Also, the OP will be expanding into new responsibilities as well on the second time around - and has the possibility to build upon the first entry by showing greater growth in the responsibilities. If it was a short gap only, my approach would be different. And the OP now has a further opportunity to "market" him/herself in a positive light with another spin. After all, greater experience makes one more valuable for any given responsibility. Things are often not as they appear. And the OP was wise to pose the question. How one deals with completing the application has a material effect upon the eventual outcome and why not take advantage of this gap to enhance oneself. There is absolutely no downside to my recommended approach! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RememberTwce Posted July 20, 2011 Author Report Share Posted July 20, 2011 Yes. If memory serves me correctly, you are required to put in the time frame (and level of education). As there is a gap of more than a year, it seems to me, the read may well read into the description that the missing year was part of the volunteering; and this could be seen as a misdescription or worse. Also, the OP will be expanding into new responsibilities as well on the second time around - and has the possibility to build upon the first entry by showing greater growth in the responsibilities. If it was a short gap only, my approach would be different. And the OP now has a further opportunity to "market" him/herself in a positive light with another spin. After all, greater experience makes one more valuable for any given responsibility. Things are often not as they appear. And the OP was wise to pose the question. How one deals with completing the application has a material effect upon the eventual outcome and why not take advantage of this gap to enhance oneself. There is absolutely no downside to my recommended approach! Thanks for the help, I was thinking along the same lines but wasn't 100% sure what I should do. Your way definitely seems like the way to go! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
future_doc Posted July 20, 2011 Report Share Posted July 20, 2011 a pleasure any time Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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