Career Guide
Extracurricular Activities Guide
Why activities beyond academics matter for your career.
Types of Activities & Benefits
Technical Clubs
Examples
- • Coding Club
- • Robotics
- • AI/ML Club
- • Open Source
Benefits
- Projects for resume
- Technical skills
- Networking
- Industry exposure
Leadership Roles
Examples
- • Student Council
- • Club President
- • Event Coordinator
- • Team Lead
Benefits
- Leadership skills
- Management experience
- Communication
- Problem-solving
Sports & Fitness
Examples
- • Team Sports
- • Athletics
- • Yoga/Fitness
- • Adventure Sports
Benefits
- Teamwork
- Discipline
- Stress management
- Physical health
Volunteering
Examples
- • NGO Work
- • Teaching
- • Environment
- • Community Service
Benefits
- Social awareness
- Empathy
- Giving back
- Soft skills
How to Showcase Activities
On Resume
- List position/role held
- Quantify achievements
- Mention key projects
- Use action verbs
In Interviews
- Connect to job requirements
- Share specific examples
- Highlight learning
- Show enthusiasm
LinkedIn Profile
- Add as experience
- Share posts about activities
- Get recommendations
- Show certifications
What Recruiters Look For
Recruiters value commitment over quantity - stick with few activities long-term
Leadership roles matter more than just membership
Activities should show skills relevant to the job
Be ready to explain learnings in interviews
Quality of contribution > number of activities