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

[Ian]

Highly recommended!  Even if the application is not for a technical
position, it tells recruiters that you have hobbies and don't spend your
evenings just watching YouTube (unless it's amateur radio channels).  I
also include on my LinkedIn profile (which ALL recruiters look at),
https://www.linkedin.com/in/ian-keith-pmp-7196636/

73, Ian N8IK


On Fri, Aug 22, 2025 at 6:34 AM Todd Jenkins <jjenkins13 at windowslive.com>
wrote:

> 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
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