At camp, the counselor witnesses the workings of a community on a small scale. While working with others, counselors are able to see the results of their initiatives and receive praise for the measures they have taken. Spending nearly every minute of every day with a group of people certainly enhances skills in working with others. While these working relationships are established, other traits are also being fostered in the camp setting, such as patience, tenacity, the ability to stick with a job, and being a dedicated employee. Displaying flexibility ensures an employer that a worker is a leader as well as a team player.
Leadership is conveyed at camp in many situations.
The camp counselor is not only a leader herself but instills leadership, participation, and cooperation in campers and other staff members. Inspiring others to action shows an employer that a worker cares about the productivity and general operation of an organization. Selling Skills to an Employer Translating one's skills to an employer can be as difficult as getting campers to go to bed at night. Career counselors suggest the key is to identify skills and illustrate them accurately and specifically in the resume, cover letter, and job interview. The use of effective language on a resume will attract the attention of an employer.