Hobbies on resume submitted to schools?

[cyaneidae]

Considering a number of schools ask for your resume on their secondary, I'm just using CCOM as an example for my question.

That is, CCOM's secondary says "upload your resume or CV, which will include, but not be limited to the following...f) hobbies and nonacademic interests"

My question is, do people actually put hobbies (and if so what kinds?) on their resume that is submitted to med schools? Idk, maybe it's just because I've used a resume for a lot of job apps but it seems tacky/weird to add hobbies as a category on my resume.

Thoughts?? Do people put things like creative writing, intramural sports, photoshop, etc?

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[Goro]

People do list them, and we like that fine. It makes for interesting interview questions.

This goes to show us that you're a well-rounded person. It's a good thing to have ahobby...it keeps you sane!

Considering a number of schools ask for your resume on their secondary, I'm just using CCOM as an example for my question.

That is, CCOM's secondary says "upload your resume or CV, which will include, but not be limited to the following...f) hobbies and nonacademic interests"

My question is, do people actually put hobbies (and if so what kinds?) on their resume that is submitted to med schools? Idk, maybe it's just because I've used a resume for a lot of job apps but it seems tacky/weird to add hobbies as a category on my resume.

Thoughts?? Do people put things like creative writing, intramural sports, photoshop, etc?

 

[cyaneidae]

People do list them, and we like that fine. It makes for interesting interview questions.

This goes to show us that you're a well-rounded person. It's a good thing to have ahobby...it keeps you sane!

Good to know, thanks!! (I didn't think about the interview part; that makes sense.)

I do have hobbies that would fit the bill; just wanted to make sure they looked fine on a resume (the resume format always seems so formal). =)

 

[spleencakes]

That is, CCOM's secondary says "upload your resume or CV, which will include, but not be limited to the following...f) hobbies and nonacademic interests"

My question is, do people actually put hobbies (and if so what kinds?) on their resume that is submitted to med schools? Idk, maybe it's just because I've used a resume for a lot of job apps but it seems tacky/weird to add hobbies as a category on my resume.

Thoughts?? Do people put things like creative writing, intramural sports, photoshop, etc?

I put them down for CCOM's, mostly because it was specifically mentioned. I limited them to my most important activities. My interviewers had my CV in front of them and did end up asking me about some of the items!

 

[cyaneidae]

I put them down for CCOM's, mostly because it was specifically mentioned. I limited them to my most important activities. My interviewers had my CV in front of them and did end up asking me about some of the items!

Good to know, thanks! Any specific way you formatted them? Did you just list the activity in one or two words at the bottom of your resume?

 

[DrMaximus]

I definitely put snowboarding, running, and music down. More or less to give something to talk about in the interview since it asked for hobbies anyways. And then it ended up being a blind interview.... 😀

 

[DrEnderW]

Just list them under a section for "Interests and Hobbies" or something to that effect. Definitely don't elaborate on anything - just a list.

My resume was referred to multiple times during my CCOM interview and we discussed non-academic interests for a significant portion of the interview.

 

[spleencakes]

Good to know, thanks! Any specific way you formatted them? Did you just list the activity in one or two words at the bottom of your resume?

I just listed them under the Hobbies and Interests section on mine and left out details.

 

[ClinPathDO]

Considering a number of schools ask for your resume on their secondary, I'm just using CCOM as an example for my question.

That is, CCOM's secondary says "upload your resume or CV, which will include, but not be limited to the following...f) hobbies and nonacademic interests"

My question is, do people actually put hobbies (and if so what kinds?) on their resume that is submitted to med schools? Idk, maybe it's just because I've used a resume for a lot of job apps but it seems tacky/weird to add hobbies as a category on my resume.

Thoughts?? Do people put things like creative writing, intramural sports, photoshop, etc?

I spent a couple minutes talking football in my interview, my interviewers brought it up.

 

[cyaneidae]

Thank you all!! Definitely didn't think beforehand about hobbies being something to discuss in interviews; will add them to my resume appropriately.

 

[GUH]

Considering a number of schools ask for your resume on their secondary, I'm just using CCOM as an example for my question.

That is, CCOM's secondary says "upload your resume or CV, which will include, but not be limited to the following...f) hobbies and nonacademic interests"

My question is, do people actually put hobbies (and if so what kinds?) on their resume that is submitted to med schools? Idk, maybe it's just because I've used a resume for a lot of job apps but it seems tacky/weird to add hobbies as a category on my resume.

Thoughts?? Do people put things like creative writing, intramural sports, photoshop, etc?

I put down my hobbies for CCOM's app. They included a lot of outdoor activities, including target shooting. This came up during my interview (Chicago is not known for being a gun-friendly place) and was awkward but it turned out okay. I think they were mostly testing how well I could handle the situation.

 

[SD3321]

What is the reason they want your resume or CV? Won't it contain the same material as the primary application?

 

[milkphlegm]

I added hobbies! I'm in a book club and also take dance classes (not very seriously, although I did when I was younger), which I added because I do feel like they're more personal than the standard EC's. Also shows that you've managed to continue making time for your other interests outside of school and medical things.

 

[cyaneidae]

What is the reason they want your resume or CV? Won't it contain the same material as the primary application?

Not necessarily, especially considering the hobbies/nonacademic interests section. Also, it's a way more condensed version of anything on your primary--they'll be able to scan and quickly see all your activities and education much like human resource departments.

 

[mononoke]

What are people putting down as how many hours for the list of hobbies?

 

[pre med 2014]

Aren't your hobbies already listed on your primaries though?

 

[Goro]

It's not necessary to have hrs of your hobby...just what they are.

What are people putting down as how many hours for the list of hobbies?

 

[chiddler]

What are people putting down as how many hours for the list of hobbies?

I'm not sure if resumes usually list how many hours for your activities.