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Do not overlook volunteerism. Volunteer work and responsibilities on a résumé add credibility and provide a prospective employer with a glimpse into your character.

How would you like to add the following credential to your résumé: “The Humanitarian,” the Annual Award to College Hockey’s Finest Citizen?^[3] Jason Cupp^[4] was nominated and won this award in 2001 for his tireless work to assist underprivileged children with the program he developed called “Scoring for Kids,” which introduces children to ice hockey. Cupp has always been an active volunteer, supporting multiple sclerosis and the Children’s Miracle Network while continuing to coach hockey and teach guitar in his spare time.

Much of Cupp’s efforts have been devoted to the Scoring for Kids program. The program, which was his brainchild, is designed to promote cultural diversity in youth hockey and to give disadvantaged children exposure to ice sports. Through his efforts, he has solicited more than $10,000 from individual foundations and corporations to help fund the Scoring for Kids program.

This fine young man is a close family friend. In the years since graduating, Cupp has always been able to secure a position of choice in what can only be described as a “tight” labor market. Cupp is now a teacher in Ontario, Canada. It is my understanding that Ontario is graduating many more teachers per year than there are available positions, yet Cupp has never been without a job.

Cupp told me the recognition he received for his volunteer work continues to be the highlight of his résumé.

An unexpected benefit was the interview process he had to undergo before being awarded the Humanitarian of the Year Award. This prepared him for the interview process he would encounter when applying for work. He was also required to make a speech to an audience of several hundred people; Cupp recognized all of these as opportunities to grow beyond his comfort zone. Doing so demonstrated his character — his willingness to do what was important, rather than what he liked.

1. Canadian Student Loan Bankruptcy Blog, “Canada Student Loan Bankruptcy Legislation,” www.student-loan-bankruptcy.ca, (2011), accessed June 2011.

2. Kolbe, “Kolbe A Index,” www.kolbe.com, (2008), accessed June 2011

3. Hockey Humanitarian, “Hockey Humanitarian Award,” www.hockeyhumanitarian.org, (2011), accessed June 2011.

4. Hockey Humanitarian, “Jason Cupp 2001 Recipient,” www.hockeyhumanitarian.org/page/show/292843-jason-cupp-2001-recipient, (2001), accessed June 2011.