Should I put this "extracurricular" on my resume?

[queenofthedamned]

I have nearly 100k subscribers on YouTube and a decent following on Instagram. I am a fitness/healthy lifestyle "guru" and I've been doing this for two years. I'm not really sure if it's a good idea to mention this when it comes time for applications because this obviously isn't a serious career, but I do make a decent amount of money from this and do put time and energy into my content. Thoughts?

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[HomeSkool]

I have nearly 100k subscribers on YouTube and a decent following on Instagram. I am a fitness/healthy lifestyle "guru" and I've been doing this for two years. I'm not really sure if it's a good idea to mention this when it comes time for applications because this obviously isn't a serious career, but I do make a decent amount of money from this and do put time and energy into my content. Thoughts?

Why not include it? It sounds like you've helped a lot of people and contributed to healthy living in a way that will stand out from the crowd. You may even consider weaving this into the narrative of your PS.

I think you have nothing to lose and everything to gain by including this.

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[SpartanWolverine]

Absolutely include it. It's fantastic to have such a unique selling point.

 

[jm192]

100%

 

[Planes2Doc]

Go for it! Plus this is a positive thing since it encourages good health.

 

[mistafab]

I say yes. The only exception is if your health/fitness instagram is just 1000s of photos of your butt.

 

[Catalystik]

I have nearly 100k subscribers on YouTube and a decent following on Instagram. I am a fitness/healthy lifestyle "guru" and I've been doing this for two years. I'm not really sure if it's a good idea to mention this when it comes time for applications because this obviously isn't a serious career, but I do make a decent amount of money from this and do put time and energy into my content. Thoughts?

If there's no content you'd be embarrassed for your grandmother to view, and you didn't embrace fitness concepts that are extreme or not science-based, then go ahead and include it.

 

[Gilakend]

Waiting for YouTube link

 

[Goro]

I have nearly 100k subscribers on YouTube and a decent following on Instagram. I am a fitness/healthy lifestyle "guru" and I've been doing this for two years. I'm not really sure if it's a good idea to mention this when it comes time for applications because this obviously isn't a serious career, but I do make a decent amount of money from this and do put time and energy into my content. Thoughts?

It's different, and therefore worth noting.

 

[DokterMom]

Just make sure you're not spouting a bunch of unscientific things -- many "health and fitness" sites publish a lot of information that has been discredited and/or is based on absolutely nothing.

 

[HomeSkool]

Just make sure you're not spouting a bunch of unscientific things -- many "health and fitness" sites publish a lot of information that has been discredited and/or is based on absolutely nothing.

 

[futuremd1988]

Congrats on your following I agree with the rest, add it for sure.

 

[WingedOx]

Just make sure you're not spouting a bunch of unscientific things -- many "health and fitness" sites publish a lot of information that has been discredited and/or is based on absolutely nothing.

Was going to say the same thing.

 

[queenofthedamned]

Well the reason I wanted to ask is because I do have some bikini pics and some pics that emphasize my butt (in clothing!). I didn't know if these are too unprofessional lol
I don't spout any pseudoscience or scams.

 

[Lyoness]

Yes totally go for it it's very unique. May I ask how much do you make from youtube? I heard it's 1 cent per 1k views? How much do video advertisements give you?


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[•Syzygy•]

i think its risky. we cant know for sure without seeing what you post and how you act though

 

[FinPreMed2020]

I've been wondering the same thing as well! I don't apply until a few years from now but I have a lifestyle blog that I write. I intend to include it in my application as a hobby even though I do have collaborations and such.
I would say go for it! Do you have to include the website/link/YouTube channel's name though? I would like to hear some other SDNers and respected adcoms' opinions on this. Should the OP give a link to the channel and should I do the same for my blog when I apply?! (Of course it is different thing if you OP use your name as the channel's name etc.)

 

[Disciple of Sattar]

Well the reason I wanted to ask is because I do have some bikini pics and some pics that emphasize my butt (in clothing!)

i think its risky. we cant know for sure without seeing what you post and how you act though

I see your game •Syzygy•

 

[Catalystik]

Do you have to include the website/link/YouTube channel's name though? I would like to hear some other SDNers and respected adcoms' opinions on this.

If you list it as a hobby, then validating the experience isn't as important. If you list it as Employment, Teaching, or Artistic Endeavor, then a link could be considered.

 

[FinPreMed2020]

Thank you @Catalystik for clarifying! Have a happy Thanksgiving!

 

[CoffeeintheMorning]

I know a youtuber that mentioned his youtube channel in his apps. Ended up talking about it during his interview at Yale.

 

[Gilakend]

I know a youtuber that mentioned his youtube channel in his apps. Ended up talking about it during his interview at Yale.

@ Prerak Juthani

 

[CoffeeintheMorning]

@ Prerak Juthani

Yeah!