[Alexandria Radio Club Reflector] Amateur Radio License on Resume?

[Todd Jenkins]

So, I'm probably behind the curve on this but, I wanted to share a recent experience.

Anyone with a resume posted on a website somewhere often fields phone calls from recruiters.  I'm not in the market for a job but, I took a phone call a few weeks ago and the job sounded interesting so I entertained some conversation.  I've spent 27 years in Satellite Communications and that's what the customer was looking for; however, the job description also mentioned general RF knowledge.  I mentioned to the recruiter that I've only really done SATCOM but, I AM a licensed Amateur Radio Operator so, I know a thing or two about RF.  He immediately asked, "Why is that not in your resume?"  I'd never thought about including my hobbies in my resume.  So, I added it to my resume under "Skills and Certifications" as "Licensed Amateur Radio Operator: Extra Class" and submitted my application.

Fast forward to yesterday evening, I took a video conference interview and the guy interviewing me was also a Ham.  We talked radio for 15 minutes of the 1hr interview and we had an immediate connection, exactly the kind of connection you want to make in an interview.

No telling if they'll make an offer or if I'll accept but, I just wanted to mention this because I'd never thought of putting Amateur Radio in my resume.

I'd love to see examples of how others incorporate their license into their resume.  Do you simply list it as a certification?  Do you expand on the different modes you operate in or mention contest and awards?  Club positions?

/Todd, KQ5T