Dear Asha,
I agree with you. However, I would stress this point - "Hobbies are a source of rejuvenation and bring energy to oneself. I would add that if one is asked to describe their hobbies, those hobbies should reflect a positive frame of mind. Otherwise, they add no value."
This statement supports the topic under discussion.
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Rahul Chhabra
"We don't lead by hitting on the head, that's an assault, not leadership."
From India, Delhi
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157I agree with you. However, I would stress this point - "Hobbies are a source of rejuvenation and bring energy to oneself. I would add that if one is asked to describe their hobbies, those hobbies should reflect a positive frame of mind. Otherwise, they add no value."
This statement supports the topic under discussion.
Regards,
Rahul Chhabra
"We don't lead by hitting on the head, that's an assault, not leadership."
From India, Delhi
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Good one. Once a candidate replied in a Interview Q: Tell me about something yourself? Ans: What to say- its all written there? (Heights of Frustration)
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Biswadeep Gupta! That was funny, but I'm sure you would have felt like throwing stones at him! (I do...)
Here is the most recent thing I saw a few minutes back on a resume - "Achievement: Grandfather was a freedom fighter."
Now, the fact that your grandfather was a freedom fighter is something that the listener will be proud to hear. On your resume, it does not create any sense of appeal. It might look like you are banking on your grandfather's achievements.
All this can be shared during the interview if you are very particular about mentioning it (while explaining about yourself and your family, showing pride and happiness for being born into such a great family)!
From India, Madras
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Here is the most recent thing I saw a few minutes back on a resume - "Achievement: Grandfather was a freedom fighter."
Now, the fact that your grandfather was a freedom fighter is something that the listener will be proud to hear. On your resume, it does not create any sense of appeal. It might look like you are banking on your grandfather's achievements.
All this can be shared during the interview if you are very particular about mentioning it (while explaining about yourself and your family, showing pride and happiness for being born into such a great family)!
From India, Madras
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Dear Friends,
To escape such kinds of situations, the recruiter needs to ask specific or low-context questions. If we frame questions in the right manner, we can get the details we are looking for.
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Rahul Chhabra
From India, Delhi
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To escape such kinds of situations, the recruiter needs to ask specific or low-context questions. If we frame questions in the right manner, we can get the details we are looking for.
Regards,
Rahul Chhabra
From India, Delhi
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Here is another I came across today:
For Manager - Accounts position:
The person sent his resume, a perfect match. But alas... He sent his picture along with it; it was a sunset background with his sunglasses on!
For Head - Quality:
Skills Set:
"I can dance with quality from cutting and pattern making."
"Dance"??
From India, Madras
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For Manager - Accounts position:
The person sent his resume, a perfect match. But alas... He sent his picture along with it; it was a sunset background with his sunglasses on!
For Head - Quality:
Skills Set:
"I can dance with quality from cutting and pattern making."
"Dance"??
From India, Madras
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Such candidates dont know what is there on their resume. They would have got the service from a resume writing agent or a fren. 3/4 th of the time the resume is full of lies.
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Hello everyone,
Should we write proverbs in a resume? Or does anyone, as a Recruiter, appreciate the same? I came across one resume that was more of an essay on his views of life - that too for a very senior role. One statement that I would have read elsewhere and admired but not in a resume was, "I like to think big. Because if you don't think big, it's like a candle that will have light only for a short time, and not burn for a long time."
Hello, I was trying to assess how well he fit for a Manager - Quality role! But as an HR professional, will you just ignore such messages or think it's "fine"?
From India, Madras
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Should we write proverbs in a resume? Or does anyone, as a Recruiter, appreciate the same? I came across one resume that was more of an essay on his views of life - that too for a very senior role. One statement that I would have read elsewhere and admired but not in a resume was, "I like to think big. Because if you don't think big, it's like a candle that will have light only for a short time, and not burn for a long time."
Hello, I was trying to assess how well he fit for a Manager - Quality role! But as an HR professional, will you just ignore such messages or think it's "fine"?
From India, Madras
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I totally disagree that hobbies are not required when judging a candidate. Hobbies reflect the personality of a person and also reflect a sense of discipline. Hobbies are rejuvenating; they act as stress busters. Hobbies can be singing, dancing, networking, gardening, pottery, etc. All these reflect certain characteristics of the person.
Even watching TV (a particular subject of interest like cooking, geography, flora, and fauna) as a hobby is as good as reading some book. It is the efficiency of the interviewer on how he/she judges the candidates on various parameters.
Arpita, HR Manager
From India, Hyderabad
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Even watching TV (a particular subject of interest like cooking, geography, flora, and fauna) as a hobby is as good as reading some book. It is the efficiency of the interviewer on how he/she judges the candidates on various parameters.
Arpita, HR Manager
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Hi Asha,
The information that you have provided is wonderful. But then why don't we look at the holistic move.
Let's take an example of Google. During an interview at Google, there are only certain questions asked with relevance to academics (like some basic programming codes), and the rest of the interview is focused on non-academic/extracurricular activities that we excel in.
Why is that? The answer is because Google does not want geeks, or they want geeks who can work in their way and on their time. It takes into consideration the normal lifestyle that a college student has during graduation. I have been to Silicon Valley, and the Google campus looks just like another college.
Now, let's consider another example:
Pepsi, for example, recruits people who are continuously active in one activity or another. Why is that? Because they do not want chemical engineers/process engineers who are above-average (>65%) academic scorers (though entries are invited). One might wonder why this is such a complex recruitment system. The answer, in my opinion, is that their growth path is truly linear. Companies like Pepsi and Google are growing rapidly and want dynamic, enthusiastic individuals with a strong level of confidence.
These are my personal experiences, and I personally think that the resume should be tailored as needed for the industry in which we are interviewing.
Thank you.
From India, Madurai
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The information that you have provided is wonderful. But then why don't we look at the holistic move.
Let's take an example of Google. During an interview at Google, there are only certain questions asked with relevance to academics (like some basic programming codes), and the rest of the interview is focused on non-academic/extracurricular activities that we excel in.
Why is that? The answer is because Google does not want geeks, or they want geeks who can work in their way and on their time. It takes into consideration the normal lifestyle that a college student has during graduation. I have been to Silicon Valley, and the Google campus looks just like another college.
Now, let's consider another example:
Pepsi, for example, recruits people who are continuously active in one activity or another. Why is that? Because they do not want chemical engineers/process engineers who are above-average (>65%) academic scorers (though entries are invited). One might wonder why this is such a complex recruitment system. The answer, in my opinion, is that their growth path is truly linear. Companies like Pepsi and Google are growing rapidly and want dynamic, enthusiastic individuals with a strong level of confidence.
These are my personal experiences, and I personally think that the resume should be tailored as needed for the industry in which we are interviewing.
Thank you.
From India, Madurai
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Dear Sam,
I completely agree with your points.
That's how a perfect interview would take place - just knowing if the person is strong with the basics of engineering or their core domain.
The offer must not be based solely on tech skills; my suggestion is 80% attitude and 20% skills.
But, is it really important to mention on the resume that "I have won a gold medal in weightlifting" or "First prize for musical chairs"?
I guess while discussing on a one-on-one level, it's fine to answer when requested to. But mentioning it on the resume, is that okay? I somehow don't agree with it. Also, the resume that a person posts on the job board is more for all recruiters to view. When called for an interview, I guess they can fine-tune it according to the role being interviewed for. Correct me if I'm wrong.
A resume serves as a screener to decide if the person is worth being called for a discussion. During the discussion, the person can talk more about their hobbies, interests, or contributions outside work. For instance, I love babysitting. I can't mention that on my resume. Counseling married couples is also something I do. Can I mention that on my resume, or is it better to talk about it while chatting with the interviewer?
That's my question!!!
But I like your answer. In another post, I had a "so-called" techie person say that an interview itself is not necessary. They claim they just need to show their certifications from a few tech training programs and then get "qualified" jobs with MNCs - too tough to believe, right? I wish they had seen your answer on why GOOD companies hire!
Thanks for sharing your thoughts, please keep sharing.
From India, Madras
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I completely agree with your points.
That's how a perfect interview would take place - just knowing if the person is strong with the basics of engineering or their core domain.
The offer must not be based solely on tech skills; my suggestion is 80% attitude and 20% skills.
But, is it really important to mention on the resume that "I have won a gold medal in weightlifting" or "First prize for musical chairs"?
I guess while discussing on a one-on-one level, it's fine to answer when requested to. But mentioning it on the resume, is that okay? I somehow don't agree with it. Also, the resume that a person posts on the job board is more for all recruiters to view. When called for an interview, I guess they can fine-tune it according to the role being interviewed for. Correct me if I'm wrong.
A resume serves as a screener to decide if the person is worth being called for a discussion. During the discussion, the person can talk more about their hobbies, interests, or contributions outside work. For instance, I love babysitting. I can't mention that on my resume. Counseling married couples is also something I do. Can I mention that on my resume, or is it better to talk about it while chatting with the interviewer?
That's my question!!!
But I like your answer. In another post, I had a "so-called" techie person say that an interview itself is not necessary. They claim they just need to show their certifications from a few tech training programs and then get "qualified" jobs with MNCs - too tough to believe, right? I wish they had seen your answer on why GOOD companies hire!
Thanks for sharing your thoughts, please keep sharing.
From India, Madras
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