Interests and hobbies

Do they talk about culture or the importance of unique perspectives?

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  If the answer is “yes,” then again, it’s probably best you include your interests.
  

When it comes to your resume, not all hobbies and interests are created equal! For example, some of us here at BeamJobs are expert television show binge-watchers. If there was a binge-watching championship, we think we could win gold. 
Still, this is a hobby we would leave off our resumes. It’s not that there’s anything wrong with this hobby, it’s just that it’s neither particularly unique nor noteworthy. Remember—the goal of your “interests” section is to help you stand out. If the hobby you include is something the hiring manager has seen hundreds of times, it won’t accomplish what you want it to on your resume.
This means you should be as specific as possible when describing your hobbies or interests. “Sports” is not the same as “captain of a local co-ed basketball team.”
Be specific about your hobbies and interests on your resume

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  Wrong: Sports
  
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  Right: Captain of local co-ed basketball team
  
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  Wrong: Cooking
  
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  Right: Cooking middle eastern cuisine
  
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  Wrong: Travel
  
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  Right: Backpacking in new countries
  
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  Wrong: Music
  
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  Right: Electric guitar
  
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  Wrong: Volunteering
  
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  Right: Volunteering at local ASPCA
  
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  Wrong: Puzzles
  
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  Right: Expert at Sudoku