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Is it mandatory to mention Hobbies/Interests in a resume ?

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Question added by Kalyan P , Lead HR , IT Product Services
Date Posted: 2017/03/01

I think the resume should be complete. When writing a resume, I personally used the services of the company https://resumeedge.com/samples/federal-resume-sample They indicated all the data, interests, personal qualities. This resume helped me find a well-paid job. So make your resume complete, it will help you.

Yes, it is advisable to indicate your hobbies and additional skills in the resume, because this can be a decisive key. Pay attention to this article https://edureviewer.com/blog/how-to-put-tutoring-on-resume/ and then you will understand that it is also important to indicate your educational skills as carefully as possible. Add your tutoring experience and you will quickly find a job.

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by Mohamed Atef Elmelegey , Human Resources Manager , Emirates Park Zoo & Resort

It's not mandatory to menetion it in the resume but still have a benefits of including hobbies on your resume include:- 

- Demonstrating your relevant skills for the role Helps your resume stand out from the crowd

- Makes your resume more individual Allows you to show voluntary and community

- focused projects Gives you something to talk about during your interview

 

examples of hobbies and interests on a resume:

- Individual Sports - You're fit and you enjoy challenges.

- Team Sports - You excel at teamwork and have leadership skills.

- Extreme Sports - A risk taker.

- Tech Hobbies (Computing) - Tech savvy and introverted.

- Puzzles - You're an analytical thinker with problem-solving skills.

- Games (Chess) - You're an intelligent strategist.

 

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