Sports and hobbies are also important to show on your résumé and profile. In fact, many employers look to hire athletes for sales-related roles because some of the traits that athletes have are the same ones that make salespeople successful.
This table illustrates some of activities that can give employers a hint of your qualities and attributes.
Sample Activities with Related Traits
| Activity | Relevant Traits |
| Sports | Teamwork, competitiveness, drive, commitment, strength |
| Team captain or manager | Leadership, ambition, strength |
| Cooking | Attention to detail, creativity, outgoing |
| Ballroom dancing | Creativity, stamina, outgoing, art appreciation |
| Track and field | Competitiveness, strength, endurance |
| Martial arts | Discipline, strength, art and cultural appreciation |
| Juggling | Coordination, creativity, discipline |
| Playing a musical instrument | Creativity, mathematically inclined, discipline |
Whatever your hobby or special interest, even if it’s participating in hot-dog-eating contests, include it. What you do shows a bit of who you are, and it gives the employer an idea of the qualities you have to do a job well.
