6 Hobbies You Should Never Put In Your CV

By Joan Igamba

“What are your hobbies?”

Finding it difficult to answer this question?

Worry not, we’ve all been there.

Finding interesting and exciting things to say about yourself isn’t easy.

Many experts will tell you that you should never, ever list examples of hobbies and interests on a CV.

However, one tip on how to write your CV is to include hobbies.

They help humanize you to the employer and they also give the employer an idea of how well you will fit into the culture of the workplace.

With that said they are some hobbies that you should never include in your CV. We cover six such hobbies here.

1. Watching TV

As much as enjoying films is a great thing, it is one of the most passive forms of entertainment.

This hobby could communicate to the employer that you are comfortable being a couch potato on most days and are not involved in any active hobbies or activities that challenge you during your free time.

2. Posting On Social Media

Posting on Facebook is not a hobby – it’s digital socialising. Posting on any social media channel does not make you a social media expert either.

Besides, you’re better off not bragging about how much time you waste online.

3. Collecting

This includes stamps, video games, dishware, coins, etc.

Including this about yourself adds no positive value to your CV to showcase that you are the ideal candidate. If they have no interest in your hobby, they may think it’s silly.

4. Socialising

The employer will immediately picture you in a pub or something similar.

Having friends and hanging out with other people really isn’t a hobby. The same is true for WhatsApp Admin, it is does not show leadership skills or team work.

5. Politics

The same way that you avoid these topic ideas at a dinner party or any other party you should avoid including this on your CV.

If you find joy attending political rallies or even actively participating in politics do not include that unless the jobs you are applying for are in this field.

6. Individual sports

These kind of sports (cycling and swimming) may imply that teamwork isn’t your strong suit. Try to focus on more team sports that show that you enjoy working as part of a team for example basketball or football.

In summary,

Adding a list of interests and hobbies at the bottom of the page is a great way to end your CV, and it may help you make an impression on the recruiter.

Remember that the hobbies you include should be somehow related to the position you want to take up.

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