Using guiding in my CV

Guiding could go in several places on your CV so be careful you dont overload it with the same message!

Having a section headed Voluntary work is a good idea, as this focuses employers on the fact that you are prepared to give up your time, energy and expertise for free and it is a section not everyone will be able to include. This is a particularly good idea if you are a Young Leader or Young Leader.

Skills/Interests/Hobbies is another section where guiding naturally fits. Use this to emphasise skills such as leadership, teamwork, personal development and achievement (such as the various awards within Girlguiding UK) as well as community action and service-type projects.

Dont forget the personal statement. Although you may not mention guiding as a specific within the statement, the things you gain from guiding should come through.

Use words and phrases such as:

• excellent communication skills at all levels
• motivated and able to work unsupervised
• organised, reliable and trustworthy
• adaptable and a good team player
• confident and capable team leader.