12 hobbies that look great on your résumé, and one that doesn't

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As the traditional career advice goes, you usually shouldn't include your hobbies on your résumé because they take up valuable space and waste the precious few seconds a recruiter spends skimming your résumé.

But in some situations, they can actually add value to your résumé and help you stand out in a good way.

If you're looking for an internship at a company like Google, for example, one previous intern says hiring managers want to see interesting personal details on your résumé. "This is your time to shine and share some of the quirkier aspects of your personality that other, more traditional companies may not appreciate," she writes.

Other companies may appreciate seeing a hobby on your résumé if it's somehow related to the job you're pursuing. And if there's a chance your hobby makes you stand out as a more attractive candidate, you'd be wise to include it, Alyssa Gelbard, founder and president of career consulting and personal branding firm Résumé Strategists, tells Business Insider.

"When a potential employer sees a candidate's hobbies, it provides insight into personality traits, industry knowledge, and can make you more attractive for a role," she says.

"But remember, anything you include on your résumé is fair game during an interview, so make sure you can really talk about your passion for the hobby and why you included it on résumé," Gelbard notes.

Here are 12 hobbies that you should consider including on your résumé if you actively pursue them, as well as one you definitely shouldn't:

Yoga

Yoga demonstrates your ability to stay calm and in control, Gelbard says. "If you're seeking a role in very busy, high-energy environment, like an advertising or PR agency, it can make you more attractive because you can better handle pressure," she explains.

Extreme adventure sports

Extreme sports like ultramarathons, racing mountain bikes, or sky diving can show potential employers that you're comfortable pushing boundaries, you're disciplined, you don't fear the unknown, and you are a calculated risk-taker, Gelbard says. "These traits are desirable for any leadership role, especially in younger, growing organizations," she says.

Video production

Video production as a hobby can make you an appealing candidate for an event planning or production role. Broadcasting and live streaming are often components of events/conferences, so your knowledge/interest in video production can be helpful in the job. It also shows that you are precise, highly-detailed and focused - all key to events positions.