Personal Interests and Activities on a Resume?
Long ago it was common to include a “personal interest” section on a resume. In recent years the prevailing advice is that the resume is not the place to detail personal interests, affiliations, sports, and causes. A resume should feature experience, skills, and knowledge that support a candidate’s goal. There are exceptions to every rule. In some cases, aspects of a candidate’s personal experience effectively demonstrate a candidate’s qualifications for a goal. Interests &