+Delta68 Posted November 19, 2007 Posted November 19, 2007 Just wondered. It would make a good talking point in an interview... Quote
Izzy and the Lizard King Posted November 19, 2007 Posted November 19, 2007 I haven't written a CV since my muggle years but I guess it could be a good talking point. I have to admit that although I work for a large company, I have only told a couple of people who might understand what we get up to. Even then, I could see them glazing over and did not really "get it". As far as my work colleagues are concerned we just do an awful lot of walking Iz Quote
+FollowMeChaps Posted November 19, 2007 Posted November 19, 2007 I'd be careful if I were you, you'll risk the 'geek' accusation! Quote
+Jonovich Posted November 19, 2007 Posted November 19, 2007 I'd be careful if I were you, you'll risk the 'geek' accusation! Unless of course you are applying for a Geeky sort of job that is J Quote
Izzy and the Lizard King Posted November 19, 2007 Posted November 19, 2007 I'd be careful if I were you, you'll risk the 'geek' accusation! Unless of course you are applying for a Geeky sort of job that is J Or a job testing the durability and waterproof properties of Tupperware. Quote
+keehotee Posted November 19, 2007 Posted November 19, 2007 It's on my CV - but nobody's ever asked me about it in an interview. I've had to explain to 2 of my sons teachers what it is though - after he's told them what he got up to at the weekend with his Daddy..... Quote
+SUp3rFM & Cruella Posted November 19, 2007 Posted November 19, 2007 We both have done it. And from our experience, it's a great "ice-breaker". :-) Quote
+Dorsetgal & GeoDog Posted November 19, 2007 Posted November 19, 2007 I'm being interviewed by the press tomorrow (for something totally unrelated) and intend mentioning it! Quote
+perth pathfinders Posted November 19, 2007 Posted November 19, 2007 Not on a CV, but my daughter did include it as a Skill on her Duke of Edinburgh award. Quote
+scottpa100 Posted November 19, 2007 Posted November 19, 2007 I'd be careful if I were you, you'll risk the 'geek' accusation! Unless of course you are applying for a Geeky sort of job that is J I do a geeky nerdy IT job. The thought of explaining to my management about geocaching. "Yes, the satellites tell me where it is. Yes, that's right a little box. Full of trinkets. On top of mountains. Yes, maybe 10 miles from the nearest road. Yes yes, sorry....? The door?... over here....?" I'm like others have said that they do - I just go walking a lot - people don't have to know exactly what I do in private! Quote
+Paul G0TLG Posted November 19, 2007 Posted November 19, 2007 It's on my CV. AND I got the job! Quote
+MartyBartfast Posted November 19, 2007 Posted November 19, 2007 No, I just have walking on my CV, but I do tell people at work what I do 'cos I usually go out caching at lunchtime. Quote
The Red Kite Posted November 19, 2007 Posted November 19, 2007 I havent written a CV since I sarted caching but would certainly include it if the opportunity arose. Most of my colleagues at work know what I do and pay interest, although I suspect they think I am more than slighly mad. One of the GP partners is reading a book which has geocaching in the plot, and she knew what it was when I mentioned it. She has even offered me a lift to place a cache near where she lives! I haven't yet persuaeded any of them to come with me though Quote
+sssss Posted November 20, 2007 Posted November 20, 2007 its on mrs sssss cv but never been asked about it, yet Quote
+JustAlan Posted November 20, 2007 Posted November 20, 2007 Yes - It's on my CV. Yes - I've been asked to explain it at interview (one interviewer even went to the trouble of 'Googling' it before the interview). No - I haven't got another job yet. Quote
+Matrix Posted November 20, 2007 Posted November 20, 2007 As it happens I am in the process of updating my CV for a new job application and the job involves using GPS equipment so I am adding Geocaching to see if it helps Quote
+S&G.Davison Posted November 20, 2007 Posted November 20, 2007 me - I do . Just been made redundant so if anyone has any jobs going :-) Sue Quote
+molfrew-mosstoad Posted November 20, 2007 Posted November 20, 2007 Yes, its on my C.V Yes, Ive been asked to explain it at interviews No, I didnt get any jobs but I did leave a few people puzzled ! lol Quote
+Father Jack Posted November 20, 2007 Posted November 20, 2007 yes! I had a interview recently, in fact there was a cache 2 mins from the building, I wonder if they found the cache......? Quote
+alma Posted November 20, 2007 Posted November 20, 2007 no but a good idea ill remember that for future Quote
+Geoki Posted November 21, 2007 Posted November 21, 2007 Have just got a new job and i did explain that i'd not take it if it meant working every weekend. When asked why i gave the 2 reasons, we go away every other weekend as a family with the caravan and we go caching. Explained what that was to the interviewer who said that that's the kind of thing her OH would love doing. Our daughter has to do a talk at school every year and so far she's done one about her collection of beanies, our dog and then last year she did one about caching. We got permission to hide two boxes on the school grounds and i took the co-ords for the two that i hid. With our 2 gps's we split the class [and both teachers came too] and left them to find the boxes. I broke the geocaching rules and filled the boxes with lollies and as the day was lovely, once they were both found the kids [teachers] all sat out on the grass and Marnie chatted about our hobby. Then the questions came, most she could answer but a few i bailed her out on. Every one agreed that 'seeing' how the hobby worked was far better than trying to explain it in a class. Quote
+rufty tufty boys Posted November 21, 2007 Posted November 21, 2007 Yes its on my CV, and I got asked about it (it was a while ago and straight after something had appeared on TV - Country File I think). Didn't get the job but the feeling was completely mutual!!! As someone who recruits people, I would say if you think you can talk about it put it on. Quote
+Worrit Posted November 21, 2007 Posted November 21, 2007 I have just written my CV and have not included any interests. I thought that would be something I could mention in the interview if asked as they are not really relevant to help me get a job in my field of work. Quote
+The Bongtwashes Posted November 21, 2007 Posted November 21, 2007 Having been made redundant this last summer I put it on my CV as an interest (but not as a way of life). I got a job almost immediately despite it. The only time it was mentioned was at the end when I was asked if I was going straight home and I said I might try some local geocaching on my way home, but didn't expand on it. Quote
+SageTracey Posted January 9, 2015 Posted January 9, 2015 I haven't had to do a resume since I started geocaching but I would definitely include it as it demonstrates skills such as puzzle solving, lateral thinking, persistence, self-motivation, and the ability to learn and use new skills and technology. Geez, I'd give myself a job with those sorts of skills! Quote
+shantz_uk_&_cleverclogs Posted January 12, 2015 Posted January 12, 2015 I interviewed a candidate who had it on thier application form, it was a good icebreaker for me to use and yes they got the job!!! Quote
BOBBLES WORLD TOUR Posted January 12, 2015 Posted January 12, 2015 (edited) Just wondered. It would make a good talking point in an interview... No it wouldn't. I'd stick with relevant work topics. Unless your an accountant. Edited January 12, 2015 by Joluc Quote
+GeoLog81 Posted January 12, 2015 Posted January 12, 2015 It would be a good point if you look for a job like city tour, physical education teacher or youth hotel animator. For a typical office job, the image of you searching for some boxes in the mud in the forest could not assemble a best impression. It's just like the office muggles think. Quote
+GilkerscleughCachers Posted January 13, 2015 Posted January 13, 2015 me - I do . Just been made redundant so if anyone has any jobs going :-) Sue If you want, you can come and cover my work for the week of the UK Mega this year. You will need a car, money for fuel and a good sense of direction. Feel free to do some caching if you get time. Quote
+duncanhoyle Posted January 18, 2015 Posted January 18, 2015 It's on my cv. Partly because it demonstrates various general skills but mainly because navigation, GPS use and surveying is sometimes part of the job. I've also created caches on nature reserves which include educational material - something that quite a few outdoor organisations would benefit from. Quote
+ivanidea Posted January 19, 2015 Posted January 19, 2015 I hadn't thought about including Geocaching on my CV before, but will now add it. A good interviewer will ask you about your hobbies to break the ice and help you relax. Quote
+sparklefingers Posted January 21, 2015 Posted January 21, 2015 Geocaching is currently on my CV yeah. Quote
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