In the miscellaneous section (sometimes known as interests or special skills) of your resume, you list info that doesn't fit into the other sections but may nonetheless pique the interest of some employers. The rule here is to stick to job-related skills, such as language proficiency or familiarity with various computer software programs. You can also include in this section professional associations that you belong to that are career-related.

What about your hobbies? Do not go into detail about your personal hobbies, with this exception: When the hobby is directly related to the job you're interested in or else reveals an aspect of your personality that may be of interest to a potential employer. If you're applying for a job in a field that requires a competitive nature — sales, for example — it may not be a bad idea to mention that you enjoy participating in, say, competitive sports.