RE: Hobbies on a résumé (WAS: RE:New TECHWR-L Poll Question)

[Roger Bell <RBell -at- OptioSoftware -dot- com>]

I would not notice the absence of hobbies on a technical writer resume.  I
think inclusion of relevant volunteer work (for example, VP of Board of
Directors for the City Community Theatre) is appropriate.  It shows
initiative and responsibility.  However, I would not miss it being on a
resume.

I do hate when people list irrelevant memberships.  STC and other
professional groups are fine.  But I don't want to see political and
religious affiliations.

Regards,
Roger Bell
Senior Technical Writer
Optio Software, Inc.
www.optiosoftware.com
"A pessimist is one who makes difficulties of his opportunities and an
optimist is one who makes opportunities of his difficulties." ~ Harry Truman




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