Admissions Should Community Service Unrelated to My Graduate Program be Included on My CV?

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Including unrelated community service on a CV can be beneficial, but it should be positioned lower in the document, such as in an "activities" section. The relevance of the experience depends on the specific job or program being applied for, as some roles may value diverse experiences more than others. Input from those with admissions committee experience can provide additional insights. Ultimately, the decision should align with how the applicant believes their CV relates to their career goals. Positioning the experience appropriately can still demonstrate well-roundedness without overshadowing more relevant qualifications.
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I have some community service experience but not very long in duration and is not related to my graduate direction (eg. I was tutoring Chinese for a semester). Should I still include it?
 
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Penemonie said:
I have some community service experience but not very long in duration and is not related to my graduate direction (eg. I was tutoring Chinese for a semester). Should I still include it?

In my opinion, yes, though I wouldn't give it a higher rank than including it in an "activities" list near the bottom or something. There are some posters here who have been on admissions committees, so maybe they can help you more.
 
This depends on how you believe your resume or CV relates to any job for which you apply. Would you list that activity on the CV if you are sending your CV to be an engineer or accountant for a company who manufactures products using materials imported from China?
 
symbolipoint said:
This depends on how you believe your resume or CV relates to any job for which you apply. Would you list that activity on the CV if you are sending your CV to be an engineer or accountant for a company who manufactures products using materials imported from China?
That makes sense. These service experiences don't really relate to the graduate programs I am studying. I will just move them to the last section as Dishsoap suggested.
Thank you.
 
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