Extra-curricular activities 'can boost CVs'

Activities performed outside the boundaries of formal education can be as important to a CV as exam results, a new study suggests.

Research by Monster.co.uk found that 75 per cent of people feel their academic performance has had little or no impact on their career path, reports Online Recruitment magazine.

According to the poll, ten per cent of people think their exam results played a key part in taking them to their current job.

The organisation recommends that people who have recently received exam results bear this in mind and concentrate on boosting their CV with extra-curricular pursuits.

"Do as much as you can outside school/university; work experience, summer employment and pursuing hobbies and extra curricular activities will all help you to develop a broad range of skills that will ensure you succeed in your chosen career," it is advised.

Online Recruitment also reported this week that people in their early 20s may need to improve their leadership skills to succeed in the workplace.

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Filed: 28-08-2008