I am bilingual...but it has nothing to do with the new job I'm applying for. should I still put it on my resume? how about my hobbies and interests?
2007-06-04 05:39:51 · 7 answers · asked by RetroBunny69 5 in Business & Finance ➔ Careers & Employment ➔ Other - Careers & Employment
I do a lot of hiring for my own business. I think the bi-lingual part is a definite plus. It is a skill and even though you think it has nothing to do with the new job, you never know what the employer has cookin'. Hobbies and interests, more of a judgement call. I think you add them only if they are something unique or interesting to other people. Reading books, hanging out with friends, watching movies, surfing the internet, etc... do not count as interesting to me and I feel my time has been wasted when I am forced to read them.
Added this:
Jarien, I'm sorry to disagree with you, but I am a prospective employer. I once gave an interview to someone, whom I wouldn't have otherwise, because they listed an uncommon hobby that I shared. I ended up hiring that person.
2007-06-04 05:51:16 · answer #1 · answered by Bunnyhop654 3 · 0⤊ 3⤋
If you have room to add the fact that your bilingual then yes by all means add it. Even if it has nothing to do with the job your applying for it still sets you apart from other candidates. It could wind up being something that gets you the job if its between you and another person. As for the hobbies and interests if you have room you can put it in there but make sure its not taking the place of something that might be more helpful in getting the job.
2007-06-04 12:58:01 · answer #2 · answered by cy 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I would include the bilingual in the area of your resume for skills, as in MS office etc. Would keep the hobbies and interests out
2007-06-04 12:45:59 · answer #3 · answered by Pengy 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
In regards to your bilinguality, yes, I would include that in your Resume.
Hobbies and interests, no. Good luck gettin' that job!
2007-06-04 12:49:26 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Hobbies and interests -- NO. Prospective employers do not need to know that sort of informaton. Ever.
Bilingual -- yes, I would actually list it in my cover letter. It might not directly relate to what you're applying for, but perhaps there's another job opening that you don't yet know about, hmm? Never hurts to offer a good skill like that, if you're willing to use it on the job.
2007-06-04 12:44:40 · answer #5 · answered by Jarien 5 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Oh, yes, you should definitely mention the fact that you're bilingual. Great advantage. As a matter of fact, this is included in the "language skills" are and you should list it like this: Language 1 - native - excellent (writing, reading, speaking), Language 2 - very good (....)
http://www.cvtips.com/language_skills_job_search.html
2007-06-05 11:30:43 · answer #6 · answered by lilo 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's still an asset, so I'd put it down.
Put hobbies and interests too, why not? I would only put traveling if it's that sort of position.
2007-06-04 13:00:23 · answer #7 · answered by bernel1403 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋