--- title: The Right Way to Convey Hobbies on Your Resume description: The recent trend of graphic resume designs has encouraged more jobseekers to use their hiring materials as a form of self-expression, often including a section dedicated to their personal interests and hobbies. The risk with this approach is that this space could be better utilized to demonstrate the candidate’s professional experience and transferable skills. Hobbies and interests are also subjective in nature and could potentially isolate a potential employer and hinder job prospects. Fortunately, there are some low-risk ways to insert your personality while highlighting your qualifications. image: https://resumescripter.com/hubfs/Blog/The%20Right%20Way%20to%20Convey%20Hobbies%20on%20Your%20Resume.png --- [Skip to main content](https://resumescripter.com/blog/the-right-way-to-convey-hobbies-on-your-resume#main-content) [![resumescripter logo](https://resumescripter.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Logo/RS%20Logo_Landscape.png?width=200&height=66&name=RS%20Logo_Landscape.png) ![resumescripter logo](https://resumescripter.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Logo/RS%20Logo_Landscape.png?width=199&height=66&name=RS%20Logo_Landscape.png)](https://resumescripter.com/old) - [Resume Services](https://resumescripter.com/jobseekers) - [Digital Career Toolkit](https://resumescripter.com/early-career) - Show submenu for Resources Resources - [Digital Workbooks](https://go.resumescripter.com/digital-workbooks) - [Resume Scripter Blog](https://resumescripter.com/blog) - [Success Stories](https://resumescripter.com/success-stories) - Show submenu for About About - [About Andrea](https://resumescripter.com/about-us) - [Press Room](https://resumescripter.com/press-room) Open main navigation Close main navigation - [Resume Services](https://resumescripter.com/jobseekers) - [Digital Career Toolkit](https://resumescripter.com/early-career) - Show submenu for Resources Resources - Resources - [Digital Workbooks](https://go.resumescripter.com/digital-workbooks) - [Resume Scripter Blog](https://resumescripter.com/blog) - [Success Stories](https://resumescripter.com/success-stories) - Show submenu for About About - About - [About Andrea](https://resumescripter.com/about-us) - [Press Room](https://resumescripter.com/press-room) - [Sign Up](https://resumescripter.com/signup) [Log In](https://resumescripter.com/login) [Sign Up](https://resumescripter.com/signup) [Log In](https://resumescripter.com/login) [\< Back to Posts](https://resumescripter.com/blog) - [Job Search](https://resumescripter.com/blog/tag/job-search) - [Resume](https://resumescripter.com/blog/tag/resume) - [Career](https://resumescripter.com/blog/tag/career) - [Employment](https://resumescripter.com/blog/tag/employment) - [Job Seeker](https://resumescripter.com/blog/tag/job-seeker) - [Change](https://resumescripter.com/blog/tag/change) - [RS Works](https://resumescripter.com/blog/tag/rs-works) - [Cover Letter](https://resumescripter.com/blog/tag/cover-letter) - [Equity](https://resumescripter.com/blog/tag/equity) - [Networking](https://resumescripter.com/blog/tag/networking) - [Skills](https://resumescripter.com/blog/tag/skills) - [Soft Skills](https://resumescripter.com/blog/tag/soft-skills) - [Workforce](https://resumescripter.com/blog/tag/workforce) [Resume](https://resumescripter.com/blog/tag/resume) [RS Works](https://resumescripter.com/blog/tag/rs-works) # The Right Way to Convey Hobbies on Your Resume ![Andrea Gerson](https://resumescripter.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Andrea_headshot_v2.png?width=120&height=120&name=Andrea_headshot_v2.png) by [Andrea Gerson](https://resumescripter.com/blog/author/andrea-gerson) The recent trend of graphic resume designs has encouraged more jobseekers to use their hiring materials as a form of self-expression, often including a section dedicated to their personal interests and hobbies. The risk with this approach is that this space could be better utilized to demonstrate the candidate’s professional experience and transferable skills. Hobbies and interests are also subjective in nature and could potentially isolate a potential employer and hinder job prospects. Fortunately, there are some low-risk ways to insert your personality while highlighting your qualifications.  Rather than explicitly stating your interests and hobbies, *show* prospective employers by emphasizing your involvement in relevant activities. If you donate your talent to a cause you believe in, include it in your resume. It can give potential employers a glimpse of your personality, while articulating specific, relevant skills. Here’s an example of how to format your volunteer work: ![The Right Way to Convey Hobbies 2](https://resumescripter.com/hs-fs/hubfs/The%20Right%20Way%20to%20Convey%20Hobbies%202.png?width=2040&name=The%20Right%20Way%20to%20Convey%20Hobbies%202.png) In this example, the resume demonstrates the candidate’s photography skills and interest in immigrant advocacy, while providing a clear idea of the impact of their work. Similarly, community involvement—including affiliations with professional organizations or community programs—can work to show a candidate’s culture fit. For example, a graphic designer applying for a position at a bicycle gear company could demonstrate their culture fit by including their leadership experience during community biking events. ![The Right Way to Convey Hobbies 1](https://resumescripter.com/hs-fs/hubfs/The%20Right%20Way%20to%20Convey%20Hobbies%201.png?width=530&name=The%20Right%20Way%20to%20Convey%20Hobbies%201.png) If you lack formal experience in an area you’re passionate about but it relates to the position you’re applying to, you may consider using your cover letter as the platform to share this with prospective employers. For example, the same graphic designer could explain how the role provided a unique combination of their expertise in graphic design and passion for bike culture. In this instance, having this hobby might set the candidate apart. By using these methods, you can ensure your resume strikes a great balance between showcasing your relevant skills for the role and your personality. 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