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Should you include personal interests and hobbies on your CV?

Should you include personal interests and hobbies on your CV? 

I often get asked about whether adding personal interests to a CV is the right thing to do, and as with many things in life, the short answer is: it depends.  

In this LinkedIn article, the writer argues that you should always include a bit of personal detail on your CV to make you more 3D. And while I agree it can be valuable, there’s more to think about before you add stand-up paddle boarding to your current CV.  

Here are some things to consider if you want to include personal interests and hobbies on your CV.  

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How to retain your talent through career coaching

Winning the race for talent – how career coaching can give you the edge 

Job vacancies remain a major concern for businesses in 2024 moving into 2025, with skills shortages continuing to impact multiple industries. According to recent ONS data, job vacancies in the UK stood at 819,000 as of Q1 2024, reflecting the ongoing war for talent.  

In addition, a LinkedIn Workplace Learning Report found that 94% of employees would stay at a company longer if it invested in their career development, reinforcing the importance of career coaching as a retention strategy.  Continue reading “How to retain your talent through career coaching”

Elevating your internal brand, externally – how to use LinkedIn to elevate your personal brand with colleagues and career stakeholders 

LinkedIn has become pretty well known as a great platform to stay in touch and network with professional contacts, build your reputation as a trusted expert, and raise your profile externally, not just when you’re looking for a new job.  

But not many of us think about it in the context of elevating our personal brand amongst our colleagues. But with 60% of employees more likely to engage with posts from co-workers it’s something you should be thinking about to improve your profile and visibility amongst internal stakeholders, not just external  

Being active on LinkedIn gives an opportunity to get noticed and make sure your voice is heard with senior leaders, potentially advance your career and elevate your reputation, and be seen as an internal brand ambassador and employee advocate. 

Here are my tips for elevating your brand internally. 

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