Here is an idea to beef up your resume: Do volunteer work.

Recently I signed up to work with the Taproot Foundation, which gets people in the marketing field to work on marketing projects for small non-profit groups. I helped one community service group that serves the chronically poor (their description) and provides after school enrichment, job training, GED classes, and more with developing a Key Messages and Branding Document.

My role in the project was Marketing Manager, which was a new title and position on my resume. I just started another project as the Project Manager for a group that sponsors walking tours and other cultural events in Washington, DC. Again I added a new title and position on my resume. In this new position I will also learn to use a project management software package and gain new skills.

This really is a win-win. I have gained valuable skills that I hope to parlay into a different job and the non-profits have benefited from my services.

To make it a win-win for you, begin by thinking about what kind of volunteer service will benefit you and your resume. Then politely turn down the offers that do not match your needs.

When you do say yes, it will be a win-win.