Hey guys
What are your opinions on the right way to make that small section on the bottom of the resume sound a bit more interesting(for corp finance is it is different than in other areas)? Or if you guys can share a sample from your resume that would be great!
For instance, I like restoring pre-smog era cars and instead of "Restoring Cars" is there something I can do to make that sounds a bit better? How about "Post-War Era Car Restoration" or how about "Car Restoration (51' Chevy Coupe and 54' Belair)."
What are your opinions on firearms on resume? I go to the range quite often and I wanted to put something like "Marksmanship" or something along those lines on resume. But I can see how putting something like that on a resume could be off-putting to a lot of people. Archery I understand but firearms could be an issue.
Thanks
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Keep the guns off...that's too much of a hot button issue right now, and some liberal might auto ding you to take a political stand (seriously).
That is what I was afraid of. I really think it is different though and I wonder if there would be some alternative wording that can be done to make it seem fine. "Plinking," "Trap & Skeet Training," etc.
@sDSP Thanks!
I've got hunting on mine, but I live in a pretty redneck city and apply to oil related positions, so if anybody's gonna be okay with it they will be (stereotypes I know)
So I guess consider the crowd you're applying too. Also like you touched on, "Trap Shooting" would be much beter than "Firearms". One is a legitimate sport, the other draws images of trailer park boys surrounded by AR's to mind.
I own handguns, shotguns and an AR-15. I still say leave it off. I have seen this cause problems in the past with candidates, and it was out of my fellow gun loving prerogative.
Interests on CV (Originally Posted: 08/29/2011)
What interests are ok to mention on a CV?
I'm really into cooking and Golf but I don't want it to seem like I'm a complete tool if I put cooking down.
Put "culinary arts". I think that'd be really cool. And I'd def ask about it hahaha.
hahahaha
Use interests to start discussion points. It's a free TALK ABOUT THIS PLEASE section on the CV that's an icebreaker.
So, is cooking a good idea to put on the CV? :O
if you're applying to be a chef,yes. Otherwise no.
include hobbies on resume ?? (Originally Posted: 08/11/2007)
Hi
THis probably sounds like a very stupid question, but is it good to include a HOBBIES section in your resume? thanks
Yes, absolutely. Label it "Personal Interests" or "Additional Information".
... but watch out
if you write 'going out with friends..' they could interprete it as 'the guy likes to party hard and drinking a lot and he will strange at mondays'
"Going out with friends" is one of those things that analysts interviewing you definitely want to hear but the senior guys don't. I'd save that answer for when you're in the interview and an analyst or associate asks you what you like to do. "Spending time with" or "Hanging out with" are much better responses as well.
The "Interests" Section. (Originally Posted: 10/01/2010)
Tell me some things that are interesting to be interested about or do.
As long as what you're interested in is not offensive or obscene, be sure to put it down. Disclaimer: If you are applying to jobs in Boston, you probably shouldn't put NY Yankees on there lol.
My current interests involve blowing money fast, fast cars, and debauchery. So I need some other things to occupy my time. My alter ego enjoys literature, architecture, gardening, traveling, and the arts but those seem boring and quite standard to list, lol.
Sports, social events, anything involving Sun Valley because all upper management probably own a house there. For example, "Skiing in Sun Valley."
I once had a friend who wrote "reciting Godfather movie lines." Turned out so did his interviewer.
more ideas! I'm not looking to make stuff up. just looking for things to pursue or be interested in
interests section (Originally Posted: 10/19/2010)
would it be bad to add "social events" or "socializing with friends" to my interests section?
In a word... Yes.
What value do you think that would add to your resume?
You should list how many friends you have on Facebook.
to show that I close deals regularly.
lol new yorker you crack me up m8
Probably safer to not do it. Being at least moderately social is a prerequisite for the job. You wouldn't list something as basic as "able to list the three financial statements" under technical skills, so don't list something comparable under interests. In fact, it would be more of a problem if you weren't interested in social events/socializing. If you have a particular type of social event in mind (I can't think of any, but you might), list that. On a resume, specificity is king.
EDIT: you're a crackup.
I dont get it, what is funny here?
So he's saying he'd put socializing with friends on his resume to show that he closes deals regularly? Am I just really tired or does that joke not make any sense.
Deals with the ladies.
I don't know what was better, the delivery or all the virgins JUST NOT GETTIN IT
lol
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