Whether you are unemployed or have a full-time job, volunteering can open the door to a more fulfilling life. Most of us spend our time in the pursuit of what we can get but here are some compelling reasons to donate your time and energy to a worthy cause.

How do you manage your time? When you say yes to one activity and no to another, you’re actually voting with your time. We have 24 hours in a day, so time seems a limited commodity. But that’s 86 400 seconds – loads of valuable time in fact. Author Tim Ferris in his book “4 Hour Work Week” guides us in the 80/20 principle towards focussing on the important things in life in a practical way.

Do you think accounting is boring and dull? If you still believe that all accountants are confined to their seats and spend all day hunched over their desks solving numerical problems it’s time to get a reality check. An accounting qualification can open doors and offer unique opportunities to those who are willing to work hard.

Cover letters should be fresh, relevant and more importantly it should open the door to the interview room. Does you cover letter do all that? If the answer is no, follow this expert advice on what to include and avoid when constructing your letter.

The welding industry is healthy and the global projections for 2012 and beyond are optimistic. According to a recent survey conducted in America by the American Welding Society, respondents overwhelmingly felt that welding is “here to stay” and 70% of the respondents predicted substantial growth for the industry. Therefore, welding is a safe career choice to make.