Job-related question

[John Price]

Someone I know is going for an interview tomorrow. He is going to list his hobbies and interests on his resume and talk about them during the job interview. Do you think this is proper decorum or no?

Maybe it's just me but you should talk about the position you're interviewing for and the experience you have through your prior work in your interview. Why does a company give a damn what you do in your free time? "I spend my free time posting on HFBoards. I spend my free time working out." How does this help you stand out from other candidates?

What's wrong with society today when we can just buck the conventional interview process? Why does a hiring company give a shit what you do in your free time?

 

[John Price]

@Cheese Wagstaff @beowulf weigh in

 

[John Price]

Should You Include Hobbies in Your Resume? | Resume | LiveCareer

Does the Hobby Translate to Skills?
Hiring managers typically don’t care to read through what you like to do in your spare time, unless it is something truly of note.

 

[LarryFisherman]

I've discussed my hobbies and interests in every interview that I've received an offer on.

My current position was about 10m of tech talk, then about 30m of hockey talk, and 15m of computer hobby talk.

What kind of position? Start up? Corporate? Fast food?

 

[John Price]

I've discussed my hobbies and interests in every interview that I've received an offer on.

My current position was about 10m of tech talk, then about 30m of hockey talk, and 15m of computer hobby talk.

What kind of position? Start up? Corporate? Fast food?

That seems peculiar. It's not relevant to the discussion. Must be a progressive company

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Should You Include Hobbies in Your Resume? | Resume | LiveCareer

Resumes are meant to show you have what it takes to do exceptional work in a given position. Generally speaking, hobbies have nothing to do with this.

 

[iGetThatBread]

Some people have hobbies and interests that could be useful to potential employers.

Some people don't sit on hfboards all day creating nearly 300k posts.

Really makes you think

 

[iGetThatBread]

"Hey guys I'm interviewing for a job tomorrow. Since they're totally interested in hobbies I'm going to tell them I post on HFBoards and discord wtb in my free time. Yeah, that'll really impress them and help me stand out as an outstanding candidate for this position."

This is a maximum level projection post.

Well done

 

[John Price]

Should You Put Hobbies on a Resume? Probably Not | JobHero

So, should you include hobbies on your resume?

Generally, the answer is a strong no. The recruiter does not need or want to know that you love watching football every Sunday. You are wasting their valuable time. The hiring manager will not be swayed to choose you because you are a talented karaoke singer or ballet dancer.

 

[LarryFisherman]

That seems peculiar. It's not relevant to the discussion. Must be a progressive company

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Should You Include Hobbies in Your Resume? | Resume | LiveCareer

Yeah, it's a start up, and I was referred. It definitely wasn't normal. But even in more traditional interviews I've been asked about my hobbies, because they relate to critical thinking (music), tech savy, and work ethic.

It's not 1997 anymore. I don't have a 4-year degree and can easily acquire jobs in my field based on connections/experience. The last couple places I've been straight up told me they don't care about education, rather references and experience. So once you're in in tech, it's not so bad. I've networked with probably about 200 people semi-closely, and of those, probably 20% would be able to either offer me a job, or refer me to one if needed. That's the way it is now.

 

[John Price]

Yeah, it's a start up, and I was referred. It definitely wasn't normal. But even in more traditional interviews I've been asked about my hobbies, because they relate to critical thinking (music), tech savy, and work ethic.

It's not 1997 anymore. I don't have a 4-year degree and can easily acquire jobs in my field based on connections/experience. The last couple places I've been straight up told me they don't care about education, rather references and experience. So once you're in in tech, it's not so bad. I've networked with probably about 200 people semi-closely, and of those, probably 20% would be able to either offer me a job, or refer me to one if needed. That's the way it is now.

Because you live and work in a progressive environment like Colorado.

Here such questions are almost never asked because they aren't pertinent. You can talk about hobbies after you get the job.

 

[LarryFisherman]

@G F O P , you didnt answer the q though. What kind of position is this imaginary friend applying to?

 

[LarryFisherman]

Because you live and work in a progressive environment like Colorado.

Here such questions are almost never asked because they aren't pertinent. You can talk about hobbies after you get the job.

My company is based out of Detroit, so I don't think me living in Colorado has any relevancy to the situation

 

[John Price]

@G F O P , you didnt answer the q though. What kind of position is this imaginary friend applying to?

Some business role.

 

[LarryFisherman]

Some business role.

yeah, i suspect talking about a fishbowl collection or something is pretty irrelevant in the world of business.

 

[beowulf]

I've often mentioned my hobbies. As long as your hobby is stalking an ex girlfriend or watching porn all the time you should be fine. Well I guess you could mention the porn thing if you were going for a job in the business.

 

[John Price]

I've often mentioned my hobbies. As long as your hobby is stalking an ex girlfriend or watching porn all the time you should be fine. Well I guess you could mention the porn thing if you were going for a job in the business.

 

[darko]

Ix you definitely shouldn't include your hobbies.

 

[Cheese Wagstaff]

Why is GFOP telling others how to find a job?

 

[Cheese Wagstaff]

My resume doesn’t have a section for my hobbies, but my volunteer experience includes some hockey coaching so that comes up in most interviews. And I don’t push interviews towards my hobbies, but if you’re having an hour plus conversation with a person it normally comes up.

 

[Cheese Wagstaff]

I hired an intern once and after concluding that none of the candidates were attractive I just hired the kid who spoke eloquently on the topic of college football. Later that summer he asked me if I could find him weed. It was definitely a success.

 

[John Price]

I hired an intern once and after concluding that none of the candidates were attractive I just hired the kid who spoke eloquently on the topic of college football. Later that summer he asked me if I could find him weed. It was definitely a success.

lol

 

[CRM 114]

I wouldn't put them on your resume, but fine to discuss them in the interview. Assuming he is interviewing with his direct report, it's good to know that you will actually like the dude you are hiring and have some things in common. Employers want to know what you do in your free time. Helps them get to know you.

 

[Rodgerwilco]

I feel like the only time this is acceptable would be if you have a hobby that is directly related to the job you're applying for.