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Story summary
- A study in Germany found that listing extracurricular activities on resumes influences perceived hireability.
- A fictional applicant listing gaming was rated lower than volleyball, regardless of skill.
- The study, published in the Journal of Personnel Psychology, notes gaming skills are undervalued outside IT and engineering.
- The study involved 162 participants evaluating resumes for a customer service position.
- Authors Johannes M. Basch and colleagues call for broader research across job sectors.
