A question that you will inevitably be asked during an interview is, “what are your hobbies and interests outside of work?”. A good way of preparing for this question is to include it in your CV.
There are arguments against including this as part of your CV. Some say that any usual hobbies can ruin your chances. Also that this section takes up space where you should be including more information on your education and career. We disagree and think you should definitely include this!
Having hobbies and interests on your CV shows that you are an interesting human being with something to say. This will help you stand out from the crowd by making your CV more individual.
Some hobbies might even be tranferable to the role you’re applying for, so it is definitely worth mentioning. For example, if outside of work, you are a treasurer for a club, you’ll have the skills and knowledge in cash handling. Maybe you coach a football team at the weekend, this shows you have leadership skills.
The best, and most traditional place to have a section dedicated to your interests outside of work is at the end of your CV. If you’re struggling with putting your CV together, there are lots of guides available out there, just like this one.
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