What Hobbies And Interests Would Look Good On A CV???

Team games or team activities are a must. Employers hate loners as they often cannot fit in to an existing organisation. Hobbies that need skill or dexterity of mind and body are considered good as they show ability to apply yourself to a task and have patience. Hobbies that require research and travelling show a broad interest in life as a whole. Have a happy Christmas.

My CV has on it that I enjoy playing my guitar - which is true, I've been playing for 20 years. I think it looks cool.

one of your hobbies is working really hard for free..

Employers are looking for performance, teamworking, intellect, humour and dedication. You don't have to tell lies. If you were a bell-ringer, for example, you could point out that it was both physically and intellectually challenging, required total team work, that you'd been doing it for 5 years and that you always had good laugh and friendship with your fellow bell ringers. Just that one hobby would tell a prospective employer that you had all the right personal qualities.

A truly valuable item on a CV and a valuable part time hobby is doing volunteer work of any description. Increasingly many companies want to be seen to support local communities (its called corporate social responsibility - http://www.rapidbi.com/created/corporatesocialresponsibilityCSR.html ) There are many you can join - but I would recommend getting involved with one that you are interested in the ethos and services the organization offer. The more regular the activity - the more value you add and the involvement adds to you. Good luck finding something fun and fulfilling

The hobbies and interests section of a CV is becoming a thing of the past. I'd only include it if you have a significant pass time that gives you skills that may be useful for work (e.g. Scout Leader, Sports Coach, etc). If you don't do anything like this then don't include this section - it tells a potential employer next to nothing about your employability.

Don't put a hobbies/interests section on your CV. Your CV should be only two pages long, and every single word should be devoted to explaining why you would be suitable for the position. How does playing a sport qualify you for an office job? Erm, it doesn't.

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