LucassDouds Posted June 20, 2016 Report Share Posted June 20, 2016 Might sound silly but would/ do any of you lot put on your CV that you hold a Shotgun Licence? I'm 23 and looking for a new job so re vamping the CV. The only reason I thought people might is cause it might make you look more responsible? what do yous think Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
la bala Posted June 20, 2016 Report Share Posted June 20, 2016 I wouldnt. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
walshie Posted June 20, 2016 Report Share Posted June 20, 2016 Nor me. It's no-one's business except yours. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deker Posted June 20, 2016 Report Share Posted June 20, 2016 i just put clay shooting on my hobbies, if they want to press it at interview I'll discuss it more (I still would't mention being a certificate holder though as it's not worth the risk). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LucassDouds Posted June 20, 2016 Author Report Share Posted June 20, 2016 cool cheers lads Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve_b_wales Posted June 20, 2016 Report Share Posted June 20, 2016 Never. If the person opening the mail is anti-hunt/anti-shooting, what's to stop them destroying your application? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bruno22rf Posted June 20, 2016 Report Share Posted June 20, 2016 I always did...why not?? Proud to let people know that I had SGC, FAC and Explosives licence, if any prospective employer was uncomfortable with the fact then I would rather not work for them anyway. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dougy Posted June 20, 2016 Report Share Posted June 20, 2016 I see quite a few CVs and always look at hobbies or interests, it is quite surprising how little some applicants put on. It makes me think that they have no get up and go in them, and for the job they are applying for it's important that they have a bit sparkle. I personally don't see any problems putting down clay shooting, it's shows me that they are a responsible person. But that's obviously looking at kit from another shooters view. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LucassDouds Posted June 20, 2016 Author Report Share Posted June 20, 2016 Never. If the person opening the mail is anti-hunt/anti-shooting, what's to stop them destroying your application? Well not all license holders shoot game? a lot just shoot clays so its not a bad thing. All though I understand where your coming from. No doubt people would assume. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stewartward Posted June 20, 2016 Report Share Posted June 20, 2016 I wouldn't unless it was needed for the job, gamekeeper etc. You never know other peoples views or opinions. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lloyd90 Posted June 20, 2016 Report Share Posted June 20, 2016 I wouldn't of the application also lists your address. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dougy Posted June 20, 2016 Report Share Posted June 20, 2016 By the way, I very briefly read and file any CVs without hobbies or interests, and they are very unlikely to get any further. Unless it's a job application for a lighthouse attendant of course. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
guest1957 Posted June 20, 2016 Report Share Posted June 20, 2016 I shoot game but left it at clay shooting on the CV as I knew for a fact that one of the HR department was an anti Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
welshwarrior Posted June 20, 2016 Report Share Posted June 20, 2016 Yes but then it's a must have as a shooting instructor Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrowningB525 Posted June 20, 2016 Report Share Posted June 20, 2016 Listing shooting as a hobby. Yes. Listing that you have a sgc. No. Unless you are applying for a role that needs one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
norfolk dumpling Posted June 21, 2016 Report Share Posted June 21, 2016 As a rule I would say no but if you know who you are dealing with and have done your research then it may be advantageous for some jobs. Gun ownership alone can be an issue for some people - I discovered only recently someone I've worked with for some years was anti gun when I caught him throwing away a new shooting magazine my area manager had left me. His rationale was simply .." I do not agree with guns"!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mossberg-operator Posted June 21, 2016 Report Share Posted June 21, 2016 Don't! Just think of the security and the antis. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WelshMike Posted June 21, 2016 Report Share Posted June 21, 2016 I wouldnt put it on a CV for the reasons mentioned above. I also wouldnt dismiss a CV if it didnt have hobbies on it (and I have looked at a lot of CVs over the years). If somebody has the educational and work background I want I would discuss hobbies at interview stage. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wingman Posted June 21, 2016 Report Share Posted June 21, 2016 i just put clay shooting on my hobbies, if they want to press it at interview I'll discuss it more (I still would't mention being a certificate holder though as it's not worth the risk). +1 I would be careful, I worked for a tree hugger type once and he would have taken a dim view on anyone that even considers treading on a snail, let alone bagging woodies with a 12 bore. Unless your looking for a job in the country persuits industry leave it out... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bullet1747 Posted June 21, 2016 Report Share Posted June 21, 2016 I always did...why not?? Proud to let people know that I had SGC, FAC and Explosives licence, if any prospective employer was uncomfortable with the fact then I would rather not work for them anyway. I did as well on mine , got the job even talked about SGC andFAC on both interviews Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
walshie Posted June 21, 2016 Report Share Posted June 21, 2016 I don't get why anyone would want to tell anyone they had guns unless directly asked. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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