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When just coming out of college and looking for a job, I tried to
highlight the leadership aspects of my extracuricular activities. I
would still do so. I also agree that presenting the appearance of a well
rounded person is valuable.
Another interesting thought, in some job markets, having a possibly
embarassing hobby could be usefull if you are able to demonstrate your
self confidence when asked about your hobby.
Then there was the time when I decided to apply for a position at
Outward Bound (I was getting desperate for a job, and it sounded like it
was possibly interesting and rewarding work - probably would have been a
lot more rewarding than working on dying products...). I totally turned
my technical resume upside down, and highlighted my outdoor interests.
followups to lugnet.off-topic.fun.
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| I'll agree to that. Here in Atlanta, the tech job market is pretty tight and employers want both technically knowledgeable people with good outside interests. I've always had a short Hobbies section on my resume and it's gotten me in the door on (...) (25 years ago, 9-Dec-99, to lugnet.general)
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