When candidates list their interests in a resume, it may often seem like a waste of time and be burdensome to pay any attention to it. But don’t jump to conclusions just yet!

There is a lot you can learn from looking at candidate’s interests and if you approach them right, they can reveal a lot of interesting and useful information. For example,

• it can help differentiate the candidate from others with similar experience and background,
• it can help establish if that person is going to be a good culture fit for your company, and
• it can help you find candidates with unique perspectives and multi-faceted personalities, which will add diversity to your team and sets your company apart from your competitors.