Mormons, when doing a resume for a job, do you put your church callings?

Question

I mean, you learn skills with your callings and have different experiences that maybe could relate to the job you would be applying for. I am not applying for a job or something, but I'm curious to know.

Answer 1

Hey, just remember that on a job application, you have to "sell yourself." Do whatever it takes to make you look like the best candidate for the job. Is there anything...ANYTHING you might have done that can be worded in such a way to convince them to hire you? If it is community involvement, church callings, whatever, put it in there. I'll give you an example. I am in the military and have to write performance reports for my "subordinates" (although I consider them my equals, I'm their supervisor). One of them is LDS/Mormon and I wrote in his church calling as a 2nd Counselor in the Sunday School presidency. I said that he was learning organizational as well as leadership skills; qualities much sought after for future Air Force leaders. Hope that helps.

Liesel.

Answer 2

Church Callings

Answer 3

Depends on the calling

If I were looking for a job at a daycare and I had run the nursery in my ward for 3 years then yes I would put that on my resume.

However, If I was looking for a job as a plumber I would not put on my resume that I was a Beehive adviser for 2 years.

Is it relate-able experience. As one who hires a lot of people I tend not to like seeing church "experience" on a resume UNLESS it directly applies to the job you are seeking. Otherwise the resume is filed in my shredder

D

Answer 4

If your do, certain employers see that as a red flag, and may have reservations about your 'loyalty' to the employer over work, including the ability to work overtime and Sunday. Scout or Youth leadership positions may be beneficial experience if applying to a social service type job, but once again, remaining secular on a resume or application can only work to your advantage.

Answer 5

List that under "Community/Church Service". I do. It shows an employer that you give back to the community that you live in. However, with your RS calling I would say "Church women's auxillary Secretary". That way you are not giving religious affiliation that they are not allowed to ask for in this country.

I ALWAYS list community or volunteer work!!! And I have been an employer and KNOW they like to see these things.

Answer 6

If it is very related, yes. Like when I apply for jobs using Spanish I always include a mission to Puerto Rico.

Answer 7

I wouldn't put anything down unless it was a mission.

Minding the nursry might be interesting if you're applying for daycare position, but not administrative. A mission is something worth putting down on anything.

Answer 8

There are a couple that I have listed under "volunteer" or "service-related". Some employers have found it interesting and even impressive that I have taught Sunday School and organized parties, service projects, camping trips, blah blah blah (Read: Activities director).

Answer 9

I normaly just what what skills i have and if they ask how i learned them i simply tell them i had a calling in my church that allowed me to learn those skills.

Answer 10

Resumes are for business purpsoes only - not personal beliefs. Unless you are applying for a job within your religion or faith, this aspect of your life is not necesary to include. In some instances, it will negatively affect your chances of getting the job, unless of course the job is within your own compound. Good Luck!