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Yes. I'd think your chill but others would probably think tool. Just put fitness instead.
'This guy is a tool' immediately comes to mind. Running, powerlifting, crossfit, and things like that are ok (though depending on the person they might frown upon crossfit--a bit of a stigma attached to it). FWIW, I remember someone had that on their resume when I was an intern, and resumes for all the UG/MBA interns were circulated throughout the departments that had interns. My mentor that summer showed it to me and said "See this? Don't do that..."
Definitely don't put crossfit haha
Just put fitness. When I see "Lifting weights" all I think about is "I PICK THINGS UP! I PUT IT DOWN!" Plus no one cares about interests on resumes.
damnit! I already applied to my dream job. Thanks guys
Weight lifting, weight training, bodybuilding, power lifting etc all sound better
Honestly just say fitness or exercising. When I see lifting weights, I think of the bloated frat star that benches 275 and squats 135.
Ditto this.
I also think of gym bros who encourage each other a little too enthusiastically and engage in complex rituals to give them excuses to touch other men (eg hands on corrections of weightlifting posture, American football), in that suppressed homoerotic heterosexual sort of way.
Kind of a rookie move. Why do you even have interests in your resume? If I'm interested in your interests I'll ask about them during the interview or some other time, but at the end of the day I don't really care as long as you do your job well. The fact that you lift weights or weightlift is not a factor in deciding whether to hire you as a trading analyst, or investment banker, or anything except personal trainer.
Don't stress about it...I would definitely keep the interests section on your resume. I have had discussions in multiple interviews about sports I have listed under my interests as the interviewer follows/played them as well. From my point of view it can help add another layer of connectivity.
Only put that type of stuff if you are a serious competitor ...and crossfit is never serious, therefore never put it.
Unless you're squatting 500 pounds or running marathons, I would leave that stuff out
When I used to do powerlifting, I'd put in the league and weight class I was in, otherwise if it wasn't competitive, I'd leave it out.
I've looked at hundreds if not thousands of resumes and really don't look at the interest section, if it's even included. I suppose it's a space filler for an entry level resume but I'd just leave it off and if you're going to include, only do so if it's unique, you can speak of an accomplishment in it or if it's something that would show a skill that's applicable to the job. For example, only put sailing if you can say "I did the _______ (well known and challenging) Regatta" not simply if you rent a Sunfish twice a year. Or if you're applying for a trading position, I suppose putting poker would show a skill that's desirable in the field. I wouldn't put generic shit like golf (what white middle class and above guy doesn't play golf?)or fitness (unless you could say that you've run a dozen marathons or done an Iron Man, for example).
As for the OP, I don't think it matters one bit if you put weight lifting or lifting weights.
This made me feel alot better.. good thing too cause Wellsfargo did not let me edit my submission.
Maybe Ill put something like "plan imaginary trip to exotic locations".. haha I better not?
There are three ways this can end:
1) Read by a non-lifter: No effect or thinks you're a tool.
2) Read by someone who lifts, but not as gung-ho as you are: Thinks you're a tool. (You really think a VP or MD would ask you for lifting advice?)
3) Read by someone who lifts much more than you: Lift harder you pussy.
I see no upside in this.
Bro whats the point of having an interest section if I DONT put my interest! And who knows, maybe HR wants someone that wont cost their company loads on health insurance. Tools would have said something like " I dont lift; I TRAIN" =D I'll digress from defending myself; I changed it to fitness.. no nutrition.
wso should be emoji friendly
What's even the point of mentioning this when like 90% of self respecting 20 year olds regularly go to the gym.
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