Improving Your CV, Chapter 20: Other CV sections to consider, e.g. Interests

Part of Course 1: Improving your CV · Chapter 20 of 29 · 7 min

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What else might go on a CV: interests, publications, patents, podcasts, social following and public speaking. I explain when they help and when it's safer to leave them off.

Key points

• Interests are especially useful for graduates, where everyone has a similar degree and experience, and unusual ones can win an interview.
• They can also count against you, so if in doubt leave them out; for contract roles nobody cares, but for permanent roles they can matter more.
• Publications, articles, a newsletter or podcast, and talks at events can show you're active in your field.
• I keep a public speaking section on my own CV, in reverse chronological order, with title, event and city.

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