I've heard both ways: Some people say to list interests such as sports, music, computers, etc. And others say leave all that crap out.
I am looking to get a corporate position in a nice business setting. What do you say? Include interests, or leave them out? Thanks
2007-10-25 09:17:13 · 12 answers · asked by FromTheTop 1 in Business & Finance ➔ Careers & Employment ➔ Administrative and Office Support
It depends on the type of resume you are creating, and the amount of experience you have. Your resume is an introduction of you to the employer. They just want to know if you are qualified for the position. If you find your resume is lacking in information, then you can place a Personal Interests category in your resume and list interests that are connected to the job applying for. Quite often, people pursue positions that are a branch of their personal interests. If you only have 1 year of experience in a company as an IT Specialist, that tells me you have 1 year experience as an IT Specialist. If, however, you list in your Personal Interests that you enjoy deisigning web pages and and building PC's in your spare time, THEN you are telling me you have a HISTORY, a BACKGROUND in computers. I don't care that you like to stand naked in your backyard during lightning storms, I want information that will tell me you are qualified for the position. If your interests can tell me that, then please DO tell me!
Good Luck!
2007-10-25 09:44:51 · answer #1 · answered by SnitchMO 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Interests Section Of Resume
2016-10-17 01:25:56 · answer #2 · answered by mcgeorge 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, I would leave out sports and music, and any section labeled "general interests". Instead, label a section called "professional organizations" or "volunteer and community service". This way, you can list your "interests" in a more professional way and better present yourself. For example, my interests include music and animals. So, I included in my resume a section called "INVOLVEMENT" and list (by year) volunteer activities at the Humane Society and zoo, being a "peer mentor" at a local college, and being on the board of the neighborhood association. Including activities by year makes them very general. So, even if you helped your little brother's little league team out for one game, you can include under "Involvement" something like "SoCal Little League volunteer (2005)". This kind of stuff will help you "sell" yourself more as being a good citizen and someone who can handle more responsibilities in life than "just a job" or "just school". Good question; Good luck.
2007-10-26 07:39:42 · answer #3 · answered by baklavakay 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Leave personal interests out because what if the reader of the resume really hates what your personal interests. It causes them to think differently of you and that has nothing to do with the job at hand.
2007-10-25 09:20:22 · answer #4 · answered by hirebookkeeper 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Leave personal stuff out. Employers (I am one) only care about what you can do for them (skills, abilities, accomplishments, etc) and really do not care at all about personal stuff - unless it is something that would create a red flag for them (like member of KKK!)
At best, personal stuff is neutral; at worst it will kill your chances and give somebody an unnecessary reason to reject you.
Your resume is valuable "word real estate" - only put information that ties your skills, abilities and accomplishments to the employers specific need!
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Cheers...
2007-10-28 04:52:17 · answer #5 · answered by jrb2k7 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Only if you are just out of school and really don't have much to put on the resume and want to fill up that blank space.
Otherwise, it just clutters up a resume.
RED FLAG: stick with the "plain vanilla" interests, like fishing, baseball, etc. lay off the politics, etc. it might open a can of worms.
2007-10-25 17:42:37 · answer #6 · answered by TedEx 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Unless your special interest has some real connection to the position, don't put it on your resume. I always considered it fluff.
2007-10-26 04:29:47 · answer #7 · answered by bdancer222 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If you do, I'd keep it to a minimum. Employers want to know that you are the most qualified for the position you are applying for but they also want to know that you are HUMAN.
2007-10-25 10:00:58 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, leave them out. Doesn't look professional to have them in there.
2007-10-25 09:52:06 · answer #9 · answered by leysarob 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would put in intrests that show you are a well rounded person and that apply to the position you are going for....
2007-10-25 09:32:46 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋