If you have ever been a leader in a youth movement, you can use that experience during your job application. You learn things there that you do not encounter in school. So do not forget to add your scout or youth movement experience to your CV and highlight these skills during your interview:

1. You are committed

The person interviewing you knows that being a youth movement leader requires commitment. While others earn money, you get up early on Sundays to give children a great day. For free! This shows dedication and strong values.

2. You work well in a team

You work with many different types of people. You learn to collaborate with people who are different from you.

3. You think in solutions

You often need to solve problems quickly, sometimes last minute.

4. You take responsibility

Taking care of children requires a strong sense of responsibility.

5. You are great at time management

You balance multiple commitments and still deliver quality activities.

6. You can convince people

You motivate others, even when they are not in the mood.

7. You have organizational skills

You help organize events and manage planning, stress and coordination.

8. You can plan well

Everything depends on good planning.

9. You are flexible

You adapt easily to unexpected situations.

10. You are creative

You come up with ideas quickly and keep people engaged.

11. You like a challenge

No challenge is too big for you.

12. You are a natural leader

You inspire trust and lead groups effectively.

Ready to use the skills you learned in a youth movement in your career? You can find all our vacancies at our career page.