I'm surprised hobbies and interest are now acceptable on a resume. Conventional wisdom from most sources says not to use personal answers when answering the question, "Tell me about yourself" in an interview. Can you tell me how this is different, and adds value to a resume? Thanks!
Hi, thanks for your comment! From my experiences with multiple Forbes Global companies the Hobbies & Interests section was never not acceptable on a Resume. You can write anything you want to on your Resume, some info adds more value than others, as with how you present the information. Here’s a video on the rationale behind how the Hobbies & Interests section adds value to your Resume: th-cam.com/video/N72Xaj9eKUc/w-d-xo.html Secondly, I see that you’ve mentioned a Resume and a Job Interview, each serve a different purpose in the hiring process. It is recommended to not include irrelevant personal information in either (examples: what kind of animals you like, what your favorite color is and etc). In light of that, a Resume & Interview should be an objective evaluation of yourself, including your experiences, skills & knowledge. If relevant to the position you’re applying for, it may add value during your hiring process. (Such as liking Sudoku puzzles may relate to problem-solving skills). There’s a difference in saying “I like doing Sudoku” and “Regularly engaging-in and solving Sudoku puzzles has trained me to look at the big picture when solving problems.” I understand what you mean by what most of the “conventional wisdom” says… they’re not wrong either, it’s the degree to which you relate your personal information & the relevance your personal answer has on the position being considered for. I hope this answers your question :) Lastly, there are so many resources out there and it is your decision to follow some advices (or conventional wisdoms) over the others. I hope my explanation & rationale helps you to make a better decision - happy job hunting!
I'm surprised hobbies and interest are now acceptable on a resume. Conventional wisdom from most sources says not to use personal answers when answering the question, "Tell me about yourself" in an interview. Can you tell me how this is different, and adds value to a resume? Thanks!
Hi, thanks for your comment! From my experiences with multiple Forbes Global companies the Hobbies & Interests section was never not acceptable on a Resume. You can write anything you want to on your Resume, some info adds more value than others, as with how you present the information. Here’s a video on the rationale behind how the Hobbies & Interests section adds value to your Resume: th-cam.com/video/N72Xaj9eKUc/w-d-xo.html
Secondly, I see that you’ve mentioned a Resume and a Job Interview, each serve a different purpose in the hiring process. It is recommended to not include irrelevant personal information in either (examples: what kind of animals you like, what your favorite color is and etc). In light of that, a Resume & Interview should be an objective evaluation of yourself, including your experiences, skills & knowledge. If relevant to the position you’re applying for, it may add value during your hiring process. (Such as liking Sudoku puzzles may relate to problem-solving skills). There’s a difference in saying “I like doing Sudoku” and “Regularly engaging-in and solving Sudoku puzzles has trained me to look at the big picture when solving problems.”
I understand what you mean by what most of the “conventional wisdom” says… they’re not wrong either, it’s the degree to which you relate your personal information & the relevance your personal answer has on the position being considered for. I hope this answers your question :)
Lastly, there are so many resources out there and it is your decision to follow some advices (or conventional wisdoms) over the others. I hope my explanation & rationale helps you to make a better decision - happy job hunting!