When being asked about interests or hobbies on a resume what would be good to put down?

Answer 1

Nothing that says anything bad about you. If you are young put hobbies that make you look mature. If you are old put hobbies that make you look modern. A young person putting down playing video games or skateboarding wouldn't help but putting down reading history books or playing golf might look better, don't lie just be selective.
A old person might put down bike riding instead of reading or golf because it shows they are active.

Answer 2

Why would an employer ask for hobbies on your resume? A resume is something you create. And I would recommend you not putting it on your resume. I have hired people for over 8 years, and the hobbies part of the resume is really un-necessary, and usually people put things that are too personal in nature. The people who read that part of the resume are CEO's and company Presidents. And I can assure you, that bunch is the worst when it comes to interviews, most don't think that legal rules apply to them when interviewing. And giving them hobbies to read, will just get them asking you about your family life. Not good.

If they are asking on the application, keep it to non-profit charities and business affiliations that you are an active member of.

Answer 3

Classic question, put down your real hobbies and interests and also include ones that are specific for the job you are applying for, for example Customer Service at Macca's or something say working with a team, being around others, things that will benefit the place

Answer 4

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Answer 5

Don't make up a list. Look at the things you do and the places you go. That will tell you a lot about what your interests and hobbies are.

Answer 6

Just be honest about what your interests or hobbies are. It helps them to know more about your character. If you like to play golf, that's what you would put. If you like to skateboard then, you would put sports.

Answer 7

Hi well you have the right hobbies that most look for in a candidate. i added amateur radio to mine as radio now plays a major part in computer access systems. being a technician in telecommunications helped me become a systems manager some 25 years ago.

Answer 8

depending on the job.. for example for an application in an computer store:
- i keeping up to date with general software and hardware updates by reading/watching magazines/tv shows
- i like gaming and keep my pc regular up to date (upgrade)

also always good (especially if u really do it):
- being a volunteer in an elderly home (maybe ones/ twice a months)

Answer 9

Put down something that is related to the job. If you are applying for a job as bus driver, say that you enjoy taking old ladies for drives. (If it's true that yo do it and enjoy it).

Answer 10

be honest, dont try to act differnt then what you are. they will know. but put some of your "better" options down, im a hardcore gamer, but im also a taekwondo black belt, so naturally ill put the black belt thing