Can't Decide, Poker on the Resume??

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Poker on the Resume??

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As a poker player and a manager, do not do this. Even I would look at a resume that listed poker skills with one eyebrow raised, just before it hit the bottom of the trash can. If I reviewing dozens of resumes looking for 5-6 people to interview for one or two positions, this is not what I'd be looking for--I'm looking for dedicated individuals ("How will you improve my company or my department?").

A resume is supposed to advertise your strengths that you can bring to that company. Most people would not consider poker to be a strength; most will see it as gambling, which in their mind is a weakness. Only an avid poker player could possibly see something good in this, so that would narrow the possible range to less than 5%, at best.