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(OP)
Would you and how would you mention that you biography is included in Marquis Who's Who in Engineering & Science on your resume?

RE: Who's Who

I have been reached several times for Who's-Who type listings. I signed up only once, but I didn't order the expensive listing book. The contact got pissed.

Is it a money making scheme? I think so.

RE: Who's Who

I will echo plasgears comment.  All of the who's-who directories that I've dealt with have been for-pay.  I personally consider them to be a scam, and if I saw it on a resume I would actually take it negatively.  

I'm just one guy though...

Old Dave

RE: Who's Who

I think it was Bill Cosby, who said something to the effect that he wouldn't be a member of any country club that would accept him as a member.

I mean, really, are you that famous?  If so, do you really need an endorsement of your fame from Who's Who?

TTFN

RE: Who's Who

Submitted too fast...

After all, They even sent me and invitation.. LOL!!

TTFN

RE: Who's Who

Does anyone actually care about Who's Who except who's in it?

Most important qualification: a valid credit card.

RE: Who's Who

(OP)
I do agree that many of the who's who types of publications are scams.  However, I have utilized Marquis Who's Who and crossed referenced it with another directory to locate expert witnesses for a case I was involved with.

In academia it is common to list Who's Who on one's CV, especially when applying from grants. However in industry? I guess it all depends on who your audience is.

RE: Who's Who

IRstuff,

I believe it was either Mark Twain or Groucho Marx.


RE: Who's Who

I used to be on their mailing list and never paid.  I supervised about 50 engineers in those days.  I did not feel worthy of such "fame".  If you are published like Greg Shinsky; or just want something interesting added to the resume' go ahead and do it.  Nobody buys it anyway unless they pay to get listed, right?

John

RE: Who's Who

I agree. I had an invitation as a new grad several years ago and got all excited thinking I was going to be a hot shot. After they told me I should buy the book (and whatever else they ask for) my hopes of reaching fame quickly, evaporated as I realized it was really not anything to get excited about. I believe they are simply out to make a buck at our expense, knowing that engineers generaly have big egos.

RE: Who's Who

You might get more mileage out of publishing a "vanity book."  With the available modern printing technology, it's pretty inexpensive and who knows, you might actually sell a few.

TTFN

RE: Who's Who

Integrity isn't for sale and doesn't need to be.

RE: Who's Who

I might list it on a resume' under a heading for "honors" or "awards".

RE: Who's Who

Perhaps if someone else nominated you it might be noteworthy.  Otherwise, not.

RE: Who's Who

For the record, it was Groucho Marx that said "I would never join a club that would have me as a member"


A

RE: Who's Who

If you put it on your resume, then it shows that you are not very knowledgeable because purchased honors are worthless. If you don't put on your resume, then you acknowledge that you wasted your money buying the credential.

RE: Who's Who

It's a pay-for-status organization.  Not worth the time, effort, or money.

RE: Who's Who

Rich:
Since you already spent the money, take the book and offer it to your parents. For shure they will enjoy to see their little boy in Who's Who book.
Just kidding.

Seriously, being a paid honor, it is kind of worthless in industry.


PR

RE: Who's Who

Gee, if you need a book to tell you whos who you obviously don't know your industry!


Also recieved an offer recently to "buy" a whos who whats the point of these books,r eferences? I work in a small city!


regards

sc

RE: Who's Who

Dont feel bad. We have all experienced the same thing. Those that were exposed young in their career probably jumped all over it and those that were around a while probably understood what it was all about. Just chalk it up as a learning experience and use the book to brag to your non-engineering friends as they won't know the difference. Good luck to you.

RE: Who's Who

(OP)
I did not pay for inclusion nor did I buy the book.


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Some information gleamed from various websites

The original Who's Who in America was founded and published by Albert Nelson Marquis in 1899 to serve as an accurate, concise source of biography for notable Americans. Marquis wanted to create a reference source that would reflect America's unique ethic of hard work and success. Significant contribution to society through achievement or position earns a place in Who's Who. Wealth, notoriety, or social status alone do not.

Today, Marquis' Who's Who is often imitated but never duplicated. Its standard of admission, based on demonstrated achievement, ensures its place as America's foremost biographical reference. While other references may use the name "Who's Who," only the name Marquis Who's Who is the registered trademark that denotes the original reference work. The name Marquis Who's Who assures accuracy, authority, and quality.

The editors of Who's Who in America identify and chronicle the achievements of men and women who have become the leaders in our society's political, cultural, and economic affairs. The stringent selection process results in fewer than four persons in 10,000 being selected for inclusion in this widely-distributed reference work. Selection for inclusion is based solely on reference value. Marquis Who's Who does not sell its listings, does not require that biographees buy a book, and charges no fees of any kind whatever for inclusion. Rather, individuals are listed because of the positions they have attained or because of noteworthy achievements that have proven to be of lasting value to society.

RE: Who's Who

Neither did I.

John

RE: Who's Who

Okay the one I am familiar with is not titled "Marquis' Who's Who". I have not heard of this one, though. Of course, I am not anything special either.

RE: Who's Who

Marquis' Who Who is supposedly the original.  Back about 20? yrs ago, a spate of copycats came out and this one was renamed to reclaim its rightful place as the original.

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