Gain Resume Benefits from ASCE Involvement

[Mddrill]

If anyone doesn't know, ASCE is the American society for civil engineers. They have engineering- related competitions where colleges compete and I am wondering if being a captain of one of the smaller competitions will look good on a resume or help me find a job in some other way.

The alternative would be to be involved in ASCE, but not be in any leadership role

Thank You

 

[berkeman]

If anyone doesn't know, ASCE is the American society for civil engineers. They have engineering- related competitions where colleges compete and I am wondering if being a captain of one of the smaller competitions will look good on a resume or help me find a job in some other way.

The alternative would be to be involved in ASCE, but not be in any leadership role

Thank You

I would look favorably on that when I saw it on a resume, especially if the applicant did not have a lot of job-related experience yet (like a new graduate). It shows leadership and a desire to work on projects outside of normal schoolwork.