{"id":18405,"date":"2026-09-22T17:30:48","date_gmt":"2026-09-22T16:30:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.charityjob.co.uk\/careeradvice\/?p=18405"},"modified":"2026-09-23T13:22:55","modified_gmt":"2026-09-23T12:22:55","slug":"things-to-do-while-job-hunting","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.charityjob.co.uk\/careeradvice\/things-to-do-while-job-hunting\/","title":{"rendered":"Job Hunting? Use Your Spare Time to Be the Best Candidate"},"content":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Early in your career? Improve your chances of securing a charity sector role by doing these things while you\u2019re job hunting. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":187,"featured_media":18403,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[1,9148],"tags":[7470,52,9131,9124,167,9125],"class_list":["post-18405","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-career-advice","category-starting-your-career","tag-career-path","tag-career-tips","tag-charity-skills","tag-entry-level","tag-volunteer","tag-work-experience"],"acf":{"job_search_bottom_form":false,"image":18403,"background":18403,"excerpt":"Early in your charity career? Improve your chances of securing a role by doing these things while you\u2019re job hunting. ","contenttypes":[{"acf_fc_layout":"text_content","menu_title":"","content":"Job hunting can <\/span>be exhausting<\/span>.\u00a0<\/span>Whether <\/span>you're<\/span> starting out\u00a0in <\/span>your career or looking for <\/span>your next move<\/span>,\u00a0<\/span>th<\/span>e<\/span> waiting period <\/span>between<\/span>\u00a0applying for jobs\u00a0<\/span>and securing your ideal <\/span>role in the charity sector <\/span>can feel<\/span> particularly frustrating<\/span>. This is particularly true if the charities <\/span>you'd<\/span> like to work for, are <\/span>seeking<\/span>\u00a0experience you <\/span>haven't<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>yet\u00a0<\/span>had the chance to gain.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/span>T<\/span>he good news is that you <\/span>don't<\/span> have to put your development on hold while <\/span>you're<\/span>\u00a0job hunting<\/span>.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>We <\/span>take a look<\/span> at the\u00a0<\/span>things you can do\u00a0to strengthen your CV<\/span>,\u00a0<\/span>build your <\/span>confidence<\/span>\u00a0and ensure <\/span>you're<\/span> the best candidate<\/span>. <\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span>\r\n\r\n "},{"acf_fc_layout":"text_content","menu_title":"Improve your\u00a0CV\u00a0","content":"

Improve your\u00a0CV\u00a0<\/strong><\/h2>\r\nJob hunting is easier with a great CV, so it's\u00a0worth taking some\u00a0time to review\u00a0what you've created and\u00a0see if there\u00a0are\u00a0any tweaks that should be made. Ask yourself, does your CV explain clearly what you can offer? Are your\u00a0most relevant skills easy to spot? And is your\u00a0CV tailored to the roles you're\u00a0applying for? These questions will\u00a0help you assess whether you're\u00a0fully showcasing\u00a0your talents and knowledge.\u00a0If you\u00a0need some guidance, consider passing your CV through AI, with a few detailed prompts. Then tailor AI's suggestions so that it's\u00a0still your own work, and is an honest reflection of your capabilities.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>\r\n\r\nIf you've recently left school, college or university\u00a0and you don't\u00a0yet\u00a0have relevant\u00a0work experience, think about\u00a0projects you took on\u00a0that can demonstrate your skills.\u00a0Perhaps you took part\u00a0in\u00a0a presentation\u00a0which required\u00a0teamwork,\u00a0project management or leadership\u00a0skills. Or if you had a weekend job in a shop or a bar, you can discuss your customer service approach. The key is to connect these experiences to the role you're applying for.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>\r\n\r\n "},{"acf_fc_layout":"text_content","menu_title":"Volunteer to develop your knowledge\u00a0","content":"

Volunteer to develop your knowledge\u00a0<\/strong><\/h2>\r\nIf you're planning to go down the charity sector route, volunteering can be a great way to gain valuable experience. There are various options\u00a0you could consider:\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>\r\n