Officiating and job interviews...

[fullor30]

I interviewed awhile back and brought it up as I knew interviewer was a big sports fan. I say it's a plus, the more you can provide to a prospective employer as to what defines you the better IMHO. Being involved in associations, etc can also be a plus and perhaps one is on the board of their local association. It's definitely an ice breaker and allows you to amplify your people/management/leadership skills if it applies to job description.



That said, I'd have a tough time telling prospective employer that I need to be here or there to officiate. Personally, I'd have to work around that situation.

To most it's an avocation, but a big part of your life.

[Welpe]

That is a really great post, Rich. I guess I'm fortunate in that my job hours are flexible as long as we are in the office during our "core hours" (8-3 normally). But as much as I love doing this, I need to pay the bills and officiating just won't do it.

Good luck in your job search!

[26 Year Gap]

I have it on my resume listed among other things such as civic positions held rather than hobbies or other interests. I am in this situation myself. It may mean telling my assignor[s] that 'early' games are off the table unless they are local. I would not leave it OFF a resume, because it does tell a reader that you have a skill set that could be important for a prospective employer. With the unemployment rates being what they are, it may not be a unique story.

[grunewar]

As someone who will be "moving on" shortly, I appreciate this post too.

Over the last five years I have been very, very fortunate to have the flexibility in my current job that others have spoken about here also. Hope I am as fortunate at my next job too...... I will probably mention it up front.

Luckily, or not, worst thing that happens to me though, is I pick up more Rec League Games (which occur later in the day) and I am unable to do some F/JV and MS Games I get - along with the V Games.

[Rich]

Originally Posted by 26 Year Gap

I have it on my resume listed among other things such as civic positions held rather than hobbies or other interests. I am in this situation myself. It may mean telling my assignor[s] that 'early' games are off the table unless they are local. I would not leave it OFF a resume, because it does tell a reader that you have a skill set that could be important for a prospective employer. With the unemployment rates being what they are, it may not be a unique story.

As someone who has hired people, it *is* a double-edged sword -- hiring managers don't want to hear about reasons why you won't want to be at work before they decide that they want you and can work around it. There's also the potential perception of the public towards sports officials, which shouldn't be an issue, but could be.

It's up to you whether you put it on a resume or not, but don't think that doing so shouldn't be a well-thought-out decision. Not everyone will think it's a great thing.