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What's the relevance of hobbies on a person's CV?

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Question added by Emad Mohammed said abdalla , ERP & IT Software, operation general manager . , AL DOHA Company
Date Posted: 2015/02/07
Ibrahim Hussein Mayaleh
by Ibrahim Hussein Mayaleh , Sales & Business Consultant and Trainer , Self-employed

Employees are human beings not machines with technical specifications and features. When they talk about their hobbies, you will be able to know more about their character, passions, interest, potential,... not only professional experience and education.

Vinod Jetley
by Vinod Jetley , Assistant General Manager , State Bank of India

1) Stand out

Most people do not list their hobbies and interests on their resume, so this alone will immediately make your resume different.

2) Present potential interview topics

You’re opening up topics of discussion if you’re contacted for an interview.

3) Prove you’re well-rounded

Hobbies and interests can show off how likable you are and how easily you’ll mesh with future colleagues.

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