Anything unusual (in a good way) Whether you create your own perfume or practice jujitsu, hobbies that might lead to an interesting conversation may be worth including, Oliver says.

Hobbies and resumes can be a tricky combination. The purpose of a resume is to sell to a hiring manager and recruiter your ability to do a job in such a way as to set yourself apart from the crowd.

Adding personality to a resume can provide extra insight into an applicant, especially in terms of cultural fit. However, recruiters reveal if it’s a turn off. The most common hobbies listed on ...

The main reason for omitting hobbies, according to the article? No room on the résumé. Support high-integrity, independent journalism that serves democracy. Make a gift to Poynter today.