Even if you do raise pot-bellied pigs for fun and profit, no one really cares. Furthermore, no one cares if you bike, read poetry, or run marathons. This is pointless resume filler. If you have room left, reconsider your experience. Your hobby may actually relate to your job search. If you’re applying as a vet assistant, your pot-bellied pig enterprise can be listed under your relevant experience. Your volunteer work with an animal shelter is also relevant work experience. Do your best to capitalize on all of the specific reasons you would be an ideal candidate for each targeted job.
Job Searching Basics
Don’t sell yourself short but don’t overreach. Most job searchers instinctively know the job range for which they are qualified. If you’re straight out of college, you probably won’t be hired to be a CFO of a Fortune 500 company. Also, if you have an advanced degree and ten years of current experience in a field, you probably won’t be considered for an entry-level position. So, know thyself and then humbly brag about what you’ve done.