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Most people think that the hobbies and pastimes section of your job application isn't that big of a deal and can be just completed with some filler answers like: hiking, sports, music and the like.

Never Be Boring!

Take this opportunity to be unique and jot down some interesting hobbies that make you stand out. These hobbies can be a great icebreaker for your interviewer to ask you about once you get the interview. Think about it, if the interviewer is glancing over your resume that looks similar in terms of qualifications to everyone else's but then they happen to notice that you are a big fan of collecting antique Roman coins, this can make you stand out from the crowd.

With that said, it's not necessary to go crazy detailing all kinds of strange hobbies. Try and intermix intriguing sounding interests with interests which are relevant to the work you are trying to get. That isn't to say that you should invent anything!

Always try and be specific about your hobbies. Don't simply list something like: reading. Instead, go for something along the lines of: I love reading ancient Norse mythology. Being specific and unique will get you remembered. And being remembered is the first step to getting that interview.

Make an attempt to customize your hobbies for the position and possible interviewer you will be facing. As an example, in the event you apply for a business related position make an effort to pick several of your interests that will exhibit particular attributes that you possess that will help in a business arena.

If you feel you simply don't have any hobbies that are of interest or particularly unique, you have two options:

1. Find a way of wording your current hobbies in a very specific and interesting way.

2. Better still, get out there and acquire new intriguing hobbies and pastimes that will not only offer you a advantage in your next resume writing session but it will enhance your life and provide you intriguing things to discuss in an interview environment.

So to sum up, make sure you do not ignore the power of the hobbies and interests section of your resume or job application. It can really give you a leg up over a majority of candidates.