Enhance your career and job prospects by becoming a trustee
29 January 2014
Becoming a trustee can help jobseekers by giving them the competitive edge over other candidates and enhance their career prospects.
Wed, 29 Jan 2014Becoming a trustee can help jobseekers by giving them the competitive edge over other candidates and enhance their career prospects.
According to Trustees Unlimited, having a trusteeship is something many employers value, and as an estimated one in five of the UK’s 180,000 charities has a trustee vacancy to fill, according to the Charity Commission, there are plenty of opportunities out there.
Ian Joseph, chief executive officer of Trustees Unlimited, says: “Being a trustee shows a willingness to do something for others that requires dedication, commitment and the ability to juggle your time, as many professionals will also be holding down a full-time job. Having a trustee role on a CV may give candidates a competitive edge in an interview situation.”
However, he goes on to say that it is not an easy option and requires hard work and a serious commitment. “People must understand the liabilities involved and undertake due diligence and research into any organisations before they accept a role,” he advises.
According to Trustees Unlimited, having a trusteeship is something many employers value, and as an estimated one in five of the UK’s 180,000 charities has a trustee vacancy to fill, according to the Charity Commission, there are plenty of opportunities out there.
Ian Joseph, chief executive officer of Trustees Unlimited, says: “Being a trustee shows a willingness to do something for others that requires dedication, commitment and the ability to juggle your time, as many professionals will also be holding down a full-time job. Having a trustee role on a CV may give candidates a competitive edge in an interview situation.”
However, he goes on to say that it is not an easy option and requires hard work and a serious commitment. “People must understand the liabilities involved and undertake due diligence and research into any organisations before they accept a role,” he advises.
