How does 'poker' reflect on a resume?

[PokerGoblin]

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if you don't get the job because of it, you wouldn't have wanted to work there in the first place.

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This is good advice, however I am ready to accept a wide variety of jobs if nothing else than to get me out of the house until something better comes along. I'd hate to have someone not hire me for that reason alone.

My gut instinct would be to shy away from putting something like that on a resume. You're better off leaving the gap and explaining it honestly upon being asked.

Or if you do decide to add it, make sure to throw on there the customer support phone # of the site you play at, so that the employer can confirm that you preferred playing poker over finding a new job.

Well, maybe ignore my latter statement. (I don't blame you though...I'd much rather be playing poker.)

[Ulysses]

PG,

What kind of job, industry, level (how senior a position), etc?

Hope I can help,
El Diablo

[PokerGoblin]

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PG,

What kind of job, industry, level (how senior a position), etc?

Hope I can help,
El Diablo

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Service Manager at a GM dealership. This position has generally 8 to 25 people below them, depending on the size of the shop. Generally a position isn't available to someone with less than five years experience.

[Go_Blue88]

there's been lotsa threads on this in the past man. prolly some helpful stuff for you.

and btw, i don't get why this quick reply saves any time.

One less screen to go through, unless of course you preview your reply.

[gamblore99]

I think their is a problem with mentioning the poker.
If he beliees you failed at poker, he will think you are a degenerate gambler/idiot.
If he believes you are a winning player, he will think you get bored easily and won't last long.

I have no real career experience, this is just the way I kinda see it.

[J.A.Sucker]

Hi Goblin,

Don't tell them anything about it. They'll understand that times were tough to find a new job. If pressed, tell them you needed a little time to clear your head and now you're rejuvenated and excited for a new challenge.

[tek]

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I think their is a problem with mentioning the poker.
If he believes you failed at poker, he will think you are a degenerate gambler/idiot.
If he believes you are a winning player, he will think you get bored easily and won't last long.

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A few more reasons not to mention poker on a resume (unless you have a major final table finish) are:

A male interviewer may be jealous that you attempted what he cannot attempt...

A female interviewer may have a husband, son, boyfriend, whatever that lost a bundle on poker...

It may be feared that you will steal from the company to finance your poker playing...

not good.