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Why is it important to include your extracurricular activities?
Extracurricular activities provide a channel for reinforcing the lessons learned in the classroom, offering students the opportunity to apply academic skills in a real-world context, and are thus considered part of a well-rounded education.
What are some leadership extracurricular activities?
5 Extracurricular Activities That Will Boost Your Leadership…
- Carry out your own project. Leading a project in your area of interest is a great way for you to gain some leadership experience.
- Do volunteer work.
- Join a sports team.
- Get involved in student politics.
- Join the student council.
Can you put extracurricular activities as work experience?
If your extracurricular activities are extremely relevant to the type of work you’re aiming for, consider using them as examples of work experience on your resume. For instance, if you volunteered a lot in college and are writing a social work resume, outline that experience in your experience section.
How do you make leadership fun?
Fun At Work – 7 Great Ideas for Leaders
- Relax and Lighten Up a Bit. Don’t take things so seriously!
- Freely Give Compliments and Props.
- Have a “Bring your _____ to work day.” One of the things that I loved as a kid was “sharing time” with my classmates.
- Play games.
- Decorate The Office.
- Do a Volunteer Day.
- Share a Treat.
How do you find leadership opportunities?
Leadership shows itself in a variety of ways.
- Participation on the student council.
- Section leader in marching band.
- Camp counselor over the summer.
- Babysitting job.
- Tutoring / mentoring.
- Volunteer / community work.
- Leading in youth groups or clubs.
- Spearheading a school campaign.