A good way to enhance your CV?

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Has anyone thought about doing a volunteering role to enhance their CV? Employers are often impressed with candidates that have this level of commitment and initiative. It doesn't even have to be full time, a little goes a long way! Hertfordshire Constabulary have some interesting volunteering opportunities at the moment, which you can find out more about on their website:

http://www.hertspolicecareers.co.uk/roles/specialconstables

Isobel
On behalf of Hertfordshire Constabulary Special Constables

 

Hi James,

Glad to hear that you're interested.
At the moment the Hertfordshire Constabulary are recruiting Special Constables. For this role you need to be able to give 16 hours a month, although this can be split into flexible shifts to fit around your existing commitments. This position offers the opportunity to go out on patrol with existing police officers where you will calm disputes, answer calls and take part in special initiatives.
I know that Merseyside have a similar scheme, which you can find out more about on the Merseyside Constabulary website. Or it may be better to contact them directly to see if they have any opportunities that are closer to your preferences.

I hope this has helped, but do let me know if I can assist you further.

Isobel
On behalf of Hertfordshire Constabulary Special Constables
http://www.hertspolicecareers.co.uk/roles/specialconstables

 

As supportive as I am for the good people in the police forces (despite a lot of youtube videos showing a lot of bad eggs) im not sure this sort of volunteering will help anyone with their IT career, as from the sounds of it this doesnt sound like IT related work (eg fixing IT issues) will be involved.

Also from a personal point of view I would prefer paid, well trained police officers (who know they are public servants) on the beat, dealing with crime (and not harrasing people using terrorism legislation (section 44 if i remember correctly) - youtube is full of this) as opposed to volunteers who dont know the law (and some seem to be on a power trip!).

I will end my point there (Before I go way off topic lol).