cenaboy:








You are right, but the truth is others may not really be his likes what if if asked questions concerning his Hobbies, can he defend it?

. Hobbies must nt be related to what one is applying for. Hv u read or watched Gifted Hands (Ben Carson)? Dat part where he was applying for his internship in one of the top hospitals. And was asked abt his hobbies.......... U remember his response?

Jarus:


What will get you invitation for that interview?

cv noni

nickyzeb:
When writing hobbies & interest in your CV most graduates make mistakes of writing hobbies & interest that don't Tally with the kind of job they are applying for.

A graduate of civil engineering or any of the engineering do not need to write sporting or like meeting people in his/her CV as and interest &hobbies it do not tally..

It is Better if he/she writes:networking, training, thinking, researching etc. As their hobbies/interest.

You are wrong!
Your hobby is you outside your profession or job. Its disgusting to doctor your hobbies towards the job you are applying for cos eventually if your true hobbies are known, you ll get fired for lack of integrity

Donpett:
You can write hobbies if you like but you should make sure it is tailored to your discipline. Not all hobbies are necessary for some job

That's a big mistake, A recruiter will know if you are competent for the job opening using the ffg:

1. Certificates
2. Yrs of working experience
3. Field where you have the working experience
4. Career goals

If he is interested in your Personalities, then he ll check
1. Personal qualities
2. Hobbies

So long as it relates to the position you're seeking.
It's advised that rather than simply listing out your hobbies, you should explain how your hobby provides you with necessary skills for the job.

One should be frank in stating hobby in CV.
Your hobby can actually earn u a job. I know of a boss that is a strong arsenal fan and will take a fan over one who is not if both have same qualifications and scored same.

Sometimes, the interview could get tough and when interviewers see that you are tensed, they might digress to your hobby to calm you down and get the best response from you. Some even start off with your hobby to create a relaxed atmosphere so that they won't lose a good candidate cos of tension.

manikspears:
Bros forget, nobody get time to dey read cv nowadays let alone hobbies. Do you know how many cvs the HR have to deal with? And "I know person" still dey there o.

Cultivate the act of being positive. It will help you.


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kenny1313:
Hobbies must not have to tally or relate to the job. Haba person no go like anything again because of him they fine work.

I tire o. Like u have to be less of yourself to find a job.

Donpett:
You can write hobbies if you like but you should make sure it is tailored to your discipline. Not all hobbies are necessary for some job

Nice info

As a Recruitment Consultant, I will tell you that stating your hobbies on your CV is important, though not entirely compulsory. It's a neutral piece of information that can either land you the job, or make the recruiter shred your CV without batting an eyelid!

First off, let's know that your hobbies give an idea of your personality and how you socialize (although I've seen people who even "copy and paste" hobbies off other people's CVs). People who play chess, computer games, scrabble, love reading (depending on what is being read sha), et al. as hobbies usually have an 'above average' mental strength, which an employer can take advantage of. Some people who are ardent football lovers (I have noticed these days) have fantastic analytical prowess and good retention skills (if channeled properly that is)...so there are strengths in hobbies.

On the flip side, it could be negative! An employer could see "hanging out" or "watching movies" hobbies as weaknesses for a Computer Programmer who ordinarily should be 'reserved' and be a bookworm.

So some basic ground rules:
- You can have a hobbies section on your CV but it's not compulsory (it's secondary to other pertinent information like experience, qualification, career achievements, etc)
- You don't need to have a long list of hobbies;
- At least, let one of your hobbies be a strength that is aligned to the job you're applying for;
- Have a resume (abridged version of your CV not usually more than 2 pages) so it can accommodate room for your hobbies (if you're bent on having a section for it);
- Someone else's hobbies shouldn't be yours;
- Your hobbies should not contradict the image of you that you want the prospective employer to perceive

XaintJoel20:

Cultivate the act of being positive. It will help you.


Thanks..

Bro, this has nothing to do with positivity, I'm just being honest. Hobbies should be the least of his (OP) worries