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Rock Climbing Resume

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Catie A. · · Tucson, AZ · Joined Dec 2011 · Points: 5

Hey! Does anyone have any good examples of rock climbing resumes? I am writing mine and want it to look good and professional and would love to see some examples.

Woodchuck ATC · · Unknown Hometown · Joined Nov 2007 · Points: 3,305

Did one some years ago. Included mountain ranges and areas visited, plus all leadership skills used, NOT endless lists of personal first ascents of 5.11's etc. Include any mountain rescue experience or certifications too. I think years experience and variety( ranges, glacial, mountaineering, ice, rock, aid, sport,etc.) are valuable. Hard to say how to lay it all out so it isn't just a giant paragraph about yourself. Good luck.

Marc H · · Longmont, CO · Joined May 2007 · Points: 265

What are you using the resume for? Knowing that will probably help some folks guide you in the right direction.

ssimonson09 · · Portland, OR · Joined Jun 2010 · Points: 5

Hmmm, seeing that the op signed up just today I'm gonna say there's a 50/50 chance their post is a troll.

If not, please forgive me and definitely follow Marc H's advice and tell us what this resume is for.

Carl Sherven · · Unknown Hometown · Joined Dec 2007 · Points: 210
Marc H wrote:What are you using the resume for? Knowing that will probably help some folks guide you in the right direction.
+1. Knowing your intended audience is key with any resume. Can you tell us a bit more about what type of work you are looking to land? How about your experience?
Syndicate · · Unknown Hometown · Joined Nov 2009 · Points: 0

Why not check out Jim Ebert's climbing resume? It's not too soon

nationaltopropeinstructorce…

Jeff Stephens · · Carbondale, CO · Joined Sep 2008 · Points: 80
ssimonson09 wrote:Hmmm, seeing that the op signed up just today I'm gonna say there's a 50/50 chance their post is a troll. If not, please forgive me and definitely follow Marc H's advice and tell us what this resume is for.
So, signing up for Mountain Project and then using its forum is trolling? Geez, I guess I'm a troll too.
Jeff Stephens · · Carbondale, CO · Joined Sep 2008 · Points: 80
ssimonson09 wrote:Hmmm, seeing that the op signed up just today I'm gonna say there's a 50/50 chance their post is a troll. If not, please forgive me and definitely follow Marc H's advice and tell us what this resume is for.
Wait a second... YOU yourself started a thread in the forum on the same day you signed up for MP on June 9, 2010. Should you have accused yourself of trolling?

Stop calling every new member of any internet forum a troll. Sometimes people find new sites and join them. Get over it.
Catie A. · · Tucson, AZ · Joined Dec 2011 · Points: 5

the resume is for a guiding/instructor position... it is a climbing and adventure school, but they specifically asked me to submit a climbing resume but I am not exactly sure what they are looking for. Any examples that people could post would be great!

Woodchuck ATC · · Unknown Hometown · Joined Nov 2007 · Points: 3,305

Any teacher certification or instructional work at all? Take a safety or avalanche class sometime? Can you get some done nearby? Having mountaineering or basic first aid training might be helpful too. As an istructor,I imagine they want to know your level of leading and years of experience. Anchor setting course? Knowledge of lots of belay devices and climbing gear functions in general. I'd include as much of that if possible.

Mia KCarver · · Butte, MT · Joined Jul 2011 · Points: 0
alpineskills.com/asi_certs.…

joepuryear.blogspot.com/p/s…

This sorta flirts with breaking guideline #1, but it is what it is:
bit.ly/sa0FE6
Morgan Patterson · · NH · Joined Oct 2009 · Points: 8,960
Woodchuck ATC wrote:Hard to say how to lay it all out so it isn't just a giant paragraph about yourself.
But isn't that the point of a resume??? It's supposed to be a 1-2 page add (marketing material) about how amazingly wonderful you are and why they must hire YOU and not the next guy...

Then when you show up you can be the humble climber...

Education
Certifications and Courses
Climbing Experience (Lead Routes, notable bouldering, mountaineering, significant peaks)
Trips you've led... incl. with friends.
Other Interesting Skills

Some good sections.
Woodchuck ATC · · Unknown Hometown · Joined Nov 2007 · Points: 3,305
Morgan Patterson wrote: But isn't that the point of a resume??? It's supposed to be a 1 page add about how amazingly wonderful you are and why they must hire YOU and not the next guy... Then when you show up you can be the humble climber...
I meant not a giant run on paragraph. How to lay it out is beyond my literary talents. Think of the subtopics you want to highlight, and how to give enough details but not make it look cluttered
Morgan Patterson · · NH · Joined Oct 2009 · Points: 8,960
Woodchuck ATC wrote: I meant not a giant run on paragraph. How to lay it out is beyond my literary talents. Think of the subtopics you want to highlight, and how to give enough details but not make it look cluttered
Yes totally agree.
Skyeler Congdon · · Western Slope · Joined Mar 2007 · Points: 3,268

Hi Catie,
I work for Outward Bound and maintain a Technical Skills Log aka a Professional Portfolio. There are sections for Rock Climbing and Mountaineering that are slightly different. Let me know if you'd like to use it as a template.

Cheers,
Skyeler

Catie A. · · Tucson, AZ · Joined Dec 2011 · Points: 5

Hi Skyeler,
I would love to use your resume as a template!! That would be amazing! I am only interested in the rock climbing portion.
Thanks!
-Catie ;)

mcarizona · · Flag · Joined Feb 2007 · Points: 180

...."
This sorta flirts with breaking guideline #1, but it is what it is: bit.ly/sa0FE6"

HA! Nice computer skills!

percious · · Bear Creek, CO · Joined Nov 2006 · Points: 1,190

Here's mine.

percious.com/climbingResume

cheers.
-chris

ssimonson09 · · Portland, OR · Joined Jun 2010 · Points: 5
muttonface wrote:Oh fuck! Troll paranoia! I once heard that someone trolling gave an entire rural county the flu, closed down a crag and knocked up a junior in high school. We have to put a stop to this trolling shit immediately. The only other option is to let people post what they want and make the choice to either ignore it or not. Holy shit. That seems next to impossible. Turns out it was a valid post! What are the odds?
I believe I put it at 50/50 ;)
Guideline #1: Don't be a jerk.

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