EPTHobbies include E-Sports in resume. - Page 2
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NIIINO
Slovakia1320 Posts
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Simplistik
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jodogohoo
Canada2533 Posts
On October 24 2010 15:13 chaokel wrote: Don't forget to put down your point rating. On a more serious note i don't think that it would hurt in most cases, as games are becoming more and more acceptable as of late. i put my iccup rank on EVERYTHING. You know where it says date? i put my iccup rank there. people are like, "wtf does D- mean?" | ||
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rredtooth
5464 Posts
On October 24 2010 15:20 NIIINO wrote: considering korea's super-conservative culture (especially regarding middle-aged people and the business world), i don't think it's a good idea to put in "gaming" as a hobby.in china yea, in korea Hell YEA ! in another countries dont think so | ||
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nalgene
Canada2153 Posts
claim you're christian if you know the interviewer is a gentile... | ||
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toadstool
Australia421 Posts
On October 24 2010 14:09 eLiE wrote: probably better suited for blogs. idk about what videogames look like in china, but a lot of people consider them a childish waste of time. depending on the employer, they may look down on it. i personally wouldn't. resumes and applications often have spots where you include personal hobbies/interests The purpose of a resume is to get you a job. Your whole resume should be manufactured and engineered to land you that crucial first interview. So I guess it depends on the position you're applying for. Even the hobbies/interests section is supposed to show you in a favorable light according to the job. I mean, I wouldn't put "Eating 3 hotdogs in 2 minutes" in my Hobbies/Interests (unless I'm applying for a job as a competitive eater, I'd put 6 lines about it or something). | ||
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seppolevne
Canada1681 Posts
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nennx
United States310 Posts
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dudeman001
United States2412 Posts
If adding ESPORTS can someone highlight one of your strengths or something you can contribute to the company, go right on ahead. Include it under activities if you're involved in it or interests if its just an interest. An interviewer will probably ask you about it, and then you get so talk about something you're really passionate about and the interviewer will see that. I myself include Starcraft under interests because its something I love, and I can relate that to having to make quick split second decisions and multitasking. Yeah it's a video game, but I can still showcase traits a company might really be looking for. So like I said, if it somehow showcases one of your stronger qualities or skills, go for it. And yeah, it lets your employer know more about you and who you are. | ||
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dignity
Canada908 Posts
If the employer already knows you play video games as a hobby, put it down. It will show that you are honest. Do not, however, just put video games as it will make you seem kind of one dimensional. If not, check if the employer himself plays video games. If possible, ask employees on how the boss views video games and his mentality behind it. Choose accordingly from there. On a side note, I think people avoiding putting gaming as a hobby is part of the reason why people have an aversion to it in the business world. If more people are open about their gaming hobbies, people will start to accept it over time. Just to be safe though, if you do not want to look like a martyr for the gaming society, leave it out of your resumes. | ||
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Subversive
Australia2229 Posts
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nalgene
Canada2153 Posts
On October 24 2010 15:34 seppolevne wrote: Interests: "Professional Gaming" That could mean gambling in some texts... | ||
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Electric.Jesus
Germany755 Posts
Bottom line is, the skill set you require to be a good starcraft player is one that you will benefit from in real life decision making, too, so it might not be that bad for a resume. Also, if a company does not invite you to an interview because you hobby is playing starcraft, you probabyl would not want to work for that compnay, aynway. | ||
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Siffer
United States467 Posts
Usually that always gets brought up in interviews. I explain that my decisions could impact the success of the team, and I often had to make decisive decisions on the fly. It shows leadership and team work. 5 years ago, I think putting gaming related achievements/interests could negatively impact a resume; however, I think in 2010 it could help if displayed the correct way. | ||
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Fa1nT
United States3423 Posts
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cronican
Canada424 Posts
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rredtooth
5464 Posts
On October 24 2010 16:25 nalgene wrote: That could mean gambling in some texts...  professional gaming | ||
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Herculix
United States946 Posts
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dinmsab
Malaysia2246 Posts
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RA
Latvia791 Posts
If you want to position yourself openly and can rationally explain that if asked - do it. If you don't want to risk it thinking that someone might ignore your CV just because of that - then don't. I usually wrote - sports, music and videos. Had many people judge my CV and everyone said - do not go into details, ever. I remember I was once in a Swedish bank at job interview and the two female bosses really asked alot of my WC3 WCG thing. | ||
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