{"id":3195,"date":"2013-06-27T06:00:29","date_gmt":"2013-06-27T06:00:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.resumetarget.com\/blog\/?p=3195"},"modified":"2026-03-01T21:08:27","modified_gmt":"2026-03-02T03:08:27","slug":"why-personal-interests-on-a-resume-are-a-waste-of-time","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.resumetarget.com\/blog\/why-personal-interests-on-a-resume-are-a-waste-of-time\/","title":{"rendered":"Why Personal Interests on a Resume Are a Waste of Time"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"rt-takeaways\">\n<h2 class=\"rt-takeaways__title\">Key Takeaways<\/h2>\n<ul class=\"rt-takeaways__list\">\n<li>Why Personal Interests on a Resume Are a Waste of Time requires strategic career positioning to maximize impact.<\/li>\n<li>Understanding industry-specific expectations helps align your background with employer requirements.<\/li>\n<li>Professional guidance in this area often yields measurable improvements in career outcomes.<\/li>\n<li>Thoughtful application of these principles differentiates you from candidates who neglect these details.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<p><b>\u201cI enjoy long walks on the beach, hiking with my family, and playing soccer in my spare time.\u201d<\/b> Is this a resume, or your online dating profile? It baffles us as to why people think it is important, and even appropriate, to include your personal interests on your resume.<\/p>\n<p>Whatever your argument is \u2013 we\u2019ve already heard it. You want the hiring manager to view you as a real person. You want to use your hobbies as interesting talking points in an interview. You want to strike something in common with the hiring manager to get the conversation started.<\/p>\n<p>These are all fair points, we will give you that, but it\u2019s still not enough to warrant including your personal interests on your resume.<\/p>\n<p>At the end of the day, including personal interests on your resume is generally a waste a time. Notice the word <b>generally<\/b>, because yes \u2013 sometimes your arguments prove to be true.<\/p>\n<p>Sometimes a hobby is a great talking point in an interview, sometimes you will find common ground with the hiring manager, but at the end of the day \u2013 is this information the best you have to put on your resume?<\/p>\n<h2>Waste of Space<\/h2>\n<p>In a resume, you have about two pages to wow the hiring manager. Use this space effectively. Focus on your <a href=\"https:\/\/www.resumetarget.com\/blog\/how-can-you-find-a-job-without-experience\/\">professional achievements and experience<\/a> as this is what will qualify you for the role \u2013 not your love of biking.<\/p>\n<h2>Unrelated Information <\/h2>\n<p>You are using your resume to convince the hiring manager that you are the right person for the job. The fact that you\u2019re an avid runner, does not qualify you for the job unless you\u2019re applying to work at The Running Room.<\/p>\n<p>If you have a<a href=\"https:\/\/www.resumetarget.com\/blog\/8-steps-to-create-your-personal-brand\/\"> personal interest that is directly related<\/a> to your professional career, then you should definitely include it.<\/p>\n<p>For example \u2013 if you are an event coordinator who volunteers your time to coordinate charity events for a local organization, you will show that you demonstrate your professional skills in and out of the office. That is a great piece of information for the hiring manager to know.<\/p>\n<h2>You\u2019re Not Interesting <\/h2>\n<p>One of the biggest pet peeves for hiring managers when it comes to personal interests on a resume is that they are always the same. You play a sport and like to be outdoors. There is nothing thrilling about that information.<\/p>\n<p>A suitable time to make an exception and include your personal interests on your resume is if they are unique and interesting. Mentioning that you are a former Olympian is definitely unique on a resume; it will catch the hiring manager\u2019s attention and will be a great talking point in the interview.<\/p>\n<h2>There is No Value <\/h2>\n<p>Every single line on your resume should earn its place there. Think of it like valuable real estate. You don\u2019t want to put something on your land that won\u2019t yield a return on your investment.<\/p>\n<p>The value of your personal interests on your resume is lacking in comparison to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.resumetarget.com\/blog\/what-to-include-in-your-value-statement\/\">the value of your professional experience<\/a> or academic background.<\/p>\n<p>Therefore, it is beneficial to you to expand on the information in those areas, rather than including your hobbies and interests in your resume.<\/p>\n<p>If you take a look at our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.resumetarget.com\/samples\/\">Resume Samples<\/a>, you will see that we don\u2019t include personal interests and hobbies on our resumes unless the information is relevant and pertinent for the individual.<\/p>\n<p>If you need help and guidance on what to include on your resume, sign up for a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.resumetarget.com\/free-resume-review.php\">free resume review<\/a> today.<\/p>\n<div class=\"row\">\n<div class=\"col-xl-8 offset-xl-2 col-lg-10 offset-lg-1 col-md-12 mb-3 mb-sm-0\">\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<hr>\n<div class=\"row\">\n<div class=\"col-xl-8 offset-xl-2 col-lg-10 offset-lg-1 col-md-12 mb-3 mb-sm-0\">\n<h2 class=\"text-center\">\n     Get job search ready <b>fast<\/b><br \/>\n     <\/h2>\n<p class=\"text-center\">Open new career opportunities with our professional resume writing services.<\/p>\n<div class=\"text-center\">\n             <a href=\"https:\/\/www.resumetarget.com\/packages-and-prices.php\" class=\"btn btn-md\">Get started<br \/>\n             <span class=\"ic-arrow-right-white\"><\/span><br \/>\n             <\/a>\n          <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Key Takeaways Why Personal Interests on a Resume Are a Waste of Time requires strategic career positioning to maximize impact. 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