My kitchen is the heart of my home. My friends all like to hang out in there instead of in my more spacious living room.
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My kitchen is the heart of my home. My friends all like to hang out in there instead of in my more spacious living room.
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Writing your CV can be a nightmare. It's only natural to feel cautious about how what you write will be interpreted by somebody who doesn't know you. Somebody who has to judge your true value by reading a few lines. My first CV was a complete mess. At the time there were no handy templates, and no internet forums full of do's and do nots. And the idea of adding a list of hobbies at the bottom was preposterous! Who would be interested in the fact that I liked crochet, or for that matter, cooking? With time and experience, I learned how to list my qualifications and work experience to make the best impression on a potential employer, but hobbies were still causing me some difficulty – they were so personal! Who are you?A CV is a way to present yourself to a possible employer, and they want to know everything! Yes, they are interested in your qualifications and work experience, and you can make a good impression by spelling 'weird' or 'handkerchief' correctly. Having a driver's license will earn you brownie points. But what they want to know most of all is who you are. Most of the big companies are more interested in your personal interests than your hard-earned qualifications. Can you cook?I never thought of cooking as a hobby. For me it's part of the normal routine, like showering and brushing your teeth. But apparently, that's just me! Endless TV shows constantly invite us to spend more time in front of the stove, so much so that cooking has now become a well-established hobby. On QUORA, an internet portal where you can ask questions on any subject and share your knowledge, users often ask if “cooking” is an appropriate hobby to add to their Cvs. The answer is yes. What's more important is how you describe your ability. For example, if the job description calls for a 'meticulous employee', it could be useful to emphasise your skills in meal composition. If the employer is looking for creativity, you might want to point out that you like to experiment with different cuisines. And being able to handle more than one saucepan at a time without burning anything could be a useful skill when applying for a job that requires multitasking. Be warned, though – if you're keen to use your culinary skills to boost your CV, be prepared to answer some searching questions, like: “Have you ever created a recipe from scratch?” or: “What do you feel you have learned from cooking?” Better to have all your saucepans in a row before adding cooking to your CV!
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