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Originally Posted by Cal23
Let's just say, hypothetically, that I never really 'worked' at a place but volunteered my time every so often to help (and thus, gain IT experience). Would putting this on my resume make a big difference in terms of securing a job you think?
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Absolutely. Don't mention it was an unpaid job but don't claim they hired you either. Explain in an interview that it was like a volunteering internship and be persuasive about your work ethic at doing something without pay just because you valued the learning opportunity and hands-on experience.
I did the same thing for 2 months and while unpaid, I offered to do everything there that I could possibly do and therefore was able to put down that I did "this and that" at this company even though they didn't actually pay me.