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Re: Your Resumes
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lugnet.general
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Thu, 9 Dec 1999 00:58:47 GMT
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Heck no! I wouldn't even put that in if I was applying for
a job at TLC, depending on the job. (theme development yes, network
engineer no).
1. It's not at all relevant to the professional skills/duties for the job. You
should not have anything in your resume' that fails this test.
2. For the vast majority of people AFOL is percieved as a sort of
social/psycological disorder. This is due to a bug in socialization 1.0
and a misunderstanding of the complexity of the LEGO <-> mind system.
KL
In lugnet.general, Bryan Wong writes:
> Hi,
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> Do you people include "Lego enthusiast" under the heading "Hobbies &
> Interests" in your resumes?
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> Bryan
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| (...) My boss at my last job was a Lego fan! However I agree with you, and have taken it off my CV. I now employ the euphemism "being creative". (URL) would like to think that my skills got me the job, and not being pally with the management. I also (...) (25 years ago, 9-Dec-99, to lugnet.general)
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| (...) Really? I thought the "Hobbies and Interests" section was to get an idea of the type of person that you are - someone with a good personality can make a positive impact to the team. Whereas the type of geek who loves the machine more than the (...) (25 years ago, 9-Dec-99, to lugnet.general)
| | | Re: Your Resumes
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| (...) I agree with Kevin - no. I'd generally recommend not putting a Hobbies section on your resume in the first place. Except for a few very rare situations, your hobbies won't get you in the door or get you hired, but they may very well keep you (...) (25 years ago, 9-Dec-99, to lugnet.general)
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| (...) Maybe in your area. In Sillycon Valley, a SHORT Interests section gets you noticed. Most companies here want to know if you are a fit technically AND psychologically. (...) Again, not in Sillycon Valley - all I ever get is people in shock, (...) (25 years ago, 9-Dec-99, to lugnet.general)
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| Hi, Do you people include "Lego enthusiast" under the heading "Hobbies & Interests" in your resumes? Bryan (25 years ago, 9-Dec-99, to lugnet.general)
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