2007-09-03 03:03:16 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Business & Finance ➔ Careers & Employment ➔ Other - Careers & Employment
Yes, I am an Eagle scout.
2007-09-03 03:12:47 · update #1
The award in itself is not what the employer is looking at, it is the fact that at an early age you set a goal, made a plan, executed the plan and followed up. These are traits for which an employer looks. Trustworthiness, dependability, leadership, ability to be a team member are all evident in an Eagle Scout.
Put it down on the resume or application. If the company did not hire you because of that, you don't want to work there anyway. When I took applications and screened applicants, I had to bite my tongue when I wanted to ask "Will you show up when your shift starts, will you do the job you are hired to do, and will you not steal from the company?" Unfortunately you can't ask an applicant these questions.
Keep on Scoutin'
2007-09-03 08:36:24 · answer #1 · answered by OrakTheBold 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
As a Eagle Scout myself, I can assure you that is the case. I know for a fact that I have obtained several jobs due to the fact I was an Eagle Scout early in my careers...In fact one job interview one of the interviewers was a Eagle Scout. You would be suprised at how many people in high positions are Eagle Scouts. When I interview a person and see that they have put on their application that is a big plus with me..It goes a long way. Good Luck and if your an Eagle Scout welcome to the most elite in scouting...Well that is great, you join about 1 percent who obtain the rank of Eagle Scout. You join President Gerald Ford, Bill Gates, Neil Armstrong, Frank Boreman, and thousands of other CEO"S and Many powerful people. I can tell you this, obtaining Eagle Scout was one of the best achievements for me and it will take you places you never thought you could go. Just apply the Scouting principals that you have learned and it will go throughout your entire life.. again congratulations and welcome. I am glad to be with you and I guess about 1 million others..
2007-09-03 10:12:42 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
yes if you make eagle that means that you stuck to something and stayed with it. it also teaches values that transfer into the job market. you would be surprised at the list of ceos of companys or big wigs that where eagle scouts. look it up.
2007-09-03 10:08:24 · answer #3 · answered by jim w 5 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Include it in your resum'e. It is an achievement only 1 in a thousand boy's can say they have. Personal verifiable real world experence is what the human resourses department want's to see however. Good luck
2007-09-03 10:09:38 · answer #4 · answered by John Paul 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I have always included it, and it is often commented on as a positive thing. I got mine in 1975.
It was especially helpful with my first few jobs. When you don't have much else on the resume, it looks really good.
2007-09-03 12:46:40 · answer #5 · answered by Madkins007 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Y E S, The employer will know that you are a high achiever and trustworthy!!
2007-09-03 10:24:16 · answer #6 · answered by Vagabond5879 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Absolutely! Put it in your resume, with pride.
2007-09-03 10:13:13 · answer #7 · answered by jdkilp 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
In this day and age, no I really don't think that it would matter to a prospective employer.
Sorry!
2007-09-03 10:19:15 · answer #8 · answered by jerisdream3 2 · 0⤊ 2⤋