Do you excite future employers?
What you put in the “Hobby Section” on your CV says a lot about you!
How you spend your free time is of great interest to an employer. It’s what tells them who you are, how interesting you might be, what extra value you could add to their business and much more.
- Going to the cinema
- Listening to music
- Socialising
- Going to festivals
- Active on social media
- Shopping
| These hobbies | Might say this about you… |
| Team Sports | Committed, team player, leadership, physically fit, quick thinking, competitive |
| Team member at a local club or group | Responsible, fun, active, organisational skills, people skills |
| Volunteering | Socially responsible, empathetic, invested in local issues, campaigner |
Think about what you write and what it says about you. Read the person specification carefully and match across to it where you can…
“I have been a volunteer youth ambassador for YEUK for two years. As a volunteer I am given the opportunity to attend events, get involved in and lead projects, campaign on youth unemployment issues and write for the e-magazine.”
All of a sudden you are: committed, hardworking, organised, creative and socially responsible. A real asset to a future employer!
You should never lie on your CV, but you can get involved now in the sort of hobbies and interests that might give you an added advantage when job searching
Where would you like to go now?
- Read about taking action with your passion!
- Read about Volunteering with YEUK
- Read up on #Employability in Seven Steps?
- Sign up as a youth member
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