Quintessential Careers Press: Surefire Resumes for New Graduates and Other Entry-Level Candidates Chapter 8: Putting It All Together: Worksheets to Develop Your Resume and Cover Letter Page 72 Don't include hobbies or other irrelevant information on a resume. In most cases, they are seen as superfluous and trivial. An argument can be made that hobbies are interview conversation starters or that they make you seem well-rounded, but they are generally seen as fluff or filler. Do, however, list sports if you're a college student or new grad. Many employers specifically seek out athletes because of their drive and competitiveness, as well as teamwork and leadership skills. Collegiate athletes should even consider listing their sports background in the Experience section. Don't list references right on your resume. References belong in a later stage of the job search. Keep references on a separate sheet and provide them only when they are specifically requested. Do realize that the phrase "References available upon request" is highly optional because it is a given that you will provide references upon request. If you couldn't, you would have no business looking for a job. The line can serve the purpose of signaling: "This is the end of my resume," but if you are trying to conserve space, leave it off. Do proofread carefully. Misspellings and typos are deadly on a resume. Previous Page Next Page Back to Surefire Resumes for New Graduates and Other Entry-Level Candidates Index Page