Is wieght loss an appropriate thing to put on a resume?

flashesbuck
flashesbuck Posts: 27 Member
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So i was thinking about this the other day, when i was applying for a new positions at my office, any may submit some more Resumes elsewhere.

i have lost 80 lbs so far, still working on it, and im damn proud of it! It shows dedication, and determination! and willingness to work hard for what you want? right?!

So couldn't it go at the bottom under the achievements and awards?
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  • cupcakes_and_cardio
    cupcakes_and_cardio Posts: 369 Member
    I wouldn't do it, it seems kind of odd to me to put something like that on a resume. Don't get me wrong, it's a great achievement, but I don't think it's relevant to a job.
  • OkieinMinny
    OkieinMinny Posts: 834 Member
    BUT how did you get overweight in the first place? That might show the opposite - just sayin
  • Ang108
    Ang108 Posts: 1,708 Member
    I wouldn't......unless it was a job with Weight Watchers or a similar organzation.
  • diodelcibo
    diodelcibo Posts: 2,564 Member
    Probably not best to put it down.
  • DaBossLady24
    DaBossLady24 Posts: 556 Member
    I work in a Career Center and HIGHLY recommend not putting it on your résumé... unless your applying for some form of personal trainer, fitness, etc. position.

    ETA: It's an amazing accomplishment, BUT that might be something to speak about in an interview type setting instead. Great work! :drinker:
  • LunaMischief
    LunaMischief Posts: 166 Member
    I wouldn't do it, it seems kind of odd to me to put something like that on a resume. Don't get me wrong, it's a great achievement, but I don't think it's relevant to a job.

    Agreed
  • lizsmith1976
    lizsmith1976 Posts: 497 Member
    No I dont think so. But I think during an interview, highlighting your commitment to fitness abd asking if there are any corporate softball teams or corporate 5Ks or charity walks that the company does is fine.
  • jennwren77
    jennwren77 Posts: 76 Member
    Only if you're applying for a job in a weight loss related field
  • etoiles_argentees
    etoiles_argentees Posts: 2,827 Member
    No, not appropriate. Sorry.
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  • NovemberJune
    NovemberJune Posts: 2,525 Member
    Definitely not. :flowerforyou:
  • mlcantwell
    mlcantwell Posts: 243 Member
    Maybe put your favorite physical activity under a hobbies section? It could reflect that you are an active person. Like hiking or biking?
  • darrensurrey
    darrensurrey Posts: 3,942 Member
    What they said!
    No I dont think so. But I think during an interview, highlighting your commitment to fitness abd asking if there are any corporate softball teams or corporate 5Ks or charity walks that the company does is fine.

    Like it!
  • Juliejustsaying
    Juliejustsaying Posts: 2,332 Member
    absolutely not! but I'm damn proud of you...
  • waskier
    waskier Posts: 254 Member
    No
  • 2stepscloser
    2stepscloser Posts: 2,900 Member
    Ummm, NO! I work in HR and this falls along the lines of adding a picture to your resume, or putting that you are a domestic engineer when you are a stay at home mom. :laugh:
  • Calliope610
    Calliope610 Posts: 3,783 Member
    So i was thinking about this the other day, when i was applying for a new positions at my office, any may submit some more Resumes elsewhere.

    i have lost 80 lbs so far, still working on it, and im damn proud of it! It shows dedication, and determination! and willingness to work hard for what you want? right?!

    So couldn't it go at the bottom under the achievements and awards?

    It also shows the lack thereof to get to the point were weight loss of 80+ lbs is necessary.
  • dancecentral
    dancecentral Posts: 50 Member
    You could include a 'skills' section where you would include dedication, and determination! and willingness to work hard.. because these are soft skills that translate to any job. But I would leave it at that..
  • Natihilator
    Natihilator Posts: 1,778 Member
    :huh:
  • whierd
    whierd Posts: 14,025 Member
    No, it isnt relevant. I would roll my eyes at it and move on.
  • xprplstardust
    xprplstardust Posts: 105 Member
    i work in human resources & i can tell you right now NOT to put that on your resume.
  • dianeb613
    dianeb613 Posts: 121 Member
    I would suggest leaving it off....
  • flashesbuck
    flashesbuck Posts: 27 Member
    Ummm, NO! I work in HR and this falls along the lines of adding a picture to your resume, or putting that you are a domestic engineer when you are a stay at home mom. :laugh:


    thanks i wanted to here it from an HR person
  • BethW01
    BethW01 Posts: 20 Member
    I work in HR and while I am super proud of you for your lose, you shouldn't put any personal info on a resume.
  • Chagama
    Chagama Posts: 543 Member
    Absolutely not. I'm a hiring manager and there are two problems I would have with something like that. First is that unless it is related to the job you are applying for, you are taking up my time reading irrelevant information, and that would make me question the applicant's judgement and I'd wonder if I was going to constantly be given irrelevant information on the job because the applicant can't tell what is appropriate for a given situation.

    Second, since there have been discrimination lawsuits filed by people claiming they were fired for being overweight, unattractive, etc. many hiring managers would just avoid the potential by not interviewing you. You may have lost a lot of weight, but the person reading your resume can't tell if you are still overweight, reached your goal, etc. Why run the risk of interviewing someone who might sue you if you don't hire them? Low probability, and I'm not implying you would, but if the hiring manager has other qualified people to choose from, why take the risk? It's a red flag that you are going out of your way to make sure I'm aware of something that I'm not allowed to use as a decision factor. That's what people do who go on interviews with the goal of being able to sue the company. It's safer to not interview you.

    So, the bottom line is that it won't open any doors for you, but could you out.
  • wildcatnyc
    wildcatnyc Posts: 2,410 Member
    Absolutely not...as a hiring manager that kind of thing would eliminate you from my pool of candidates. Show me how your dedication and determination yielded results in prior positions.
  • _Danno_
    _Danno_ Posts: 165
    Only if you spell it right ????
  • scarrletti_girl
    scarrletti_girl Posts: 479 Member
    Great work on the weight loss. But i agree with the others. I would just keep that off the resume.
  • bearkisses
    bearkisses Posts: 1,252 Member
    I have also worked with people helping them find jobs, and would suggest not doing it. It really depends on the position...gym? maybe. ww, sure! lululemon, totally.

    I have also screened resumes for several places I worked at, if I saw it it would catch my attn, but it probably wouldn't be in your best interest. I say 'no'
  • bcattoes
    bcattoes Posts: 17,299 Member
    As a hiring manager, I would advise against it, especially for jobs outside your current organization. Knowing the percentage of people that regain the weight after weight loss many potentials hirers may consider that and the impact it could have on company insurance rates. Many companies takes the weight of applicants into consideration for this very reason. People think it's aesthetics, but often thinner people are hired for monetary reasons. Obesity is one pre-existing condition that it's hard to hide.

    Within your company I suppose it couldn't hurt since there should be no impact on insurance.

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