In today’s world, work-life balance is essential, and finding a hobby that you are passionate about can be an excellent way to achieve it. Did you know that your hobbies can also help you develop valuable skills that can benefit your career?
In this article, we have interviewed three members of our talented recruiting team who have shared their passions, advice for beginners, and the skills they have developed through pursuing them. From painting to singing and sewing, we will explore how pursuing your hobbies can translate to personal and professional growth.
Laurane, International Talent Recruiter
What is your passion and how did you get started?
I love painting! I started when I was around ten years old, I was enrolled in a visual arts school. There, I learned to draw, paint… but I also did sculpture, engraving, installations… in short, I learned to express my creativity through different means.
What does it involve?
The painting I do today is much more abstract than what I used to do in the past (think boring still lifes). I love playing with colors and textures to try to convey an emotion.
What advice would you give to beginners?
I think I would say to let go. For two things, first because there is little chance that your first painting or your first drawing will be a masterpiece (and that’s normal!) and also to be as sincere as possible in your creation. The technique can be learned, through practice and failures. 😊
What skills has it allowed you to develop?
I think patience and resilience. Between the initial idea and the final canvas, there can sometimes be several months, many changes, and a few missteps! But above all, what it brings me is a bubble of serenity. It’s a moment I don’t share with anyone, where I’m one-on-one with myself. In a professional and personal context where you have to constantly be reactive, run around, it does me a lot of good to be able to sit down with my canvas and brushes.
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Valentine, International Talent Recruiter
What is your passion and how did you get started?
I love painting! I started when I was around ten years old, I was enrolled in a visual arts school. There, I learned to draw, paint… but I also did sculpture, engraving, installations… in short, I learned to express my creativity through different means.
What does it involve?
The painting I do today is much more abstract than what I used to do in the past (think boring still lifes). I love playing with colors and textures to try to convey an emotion.
What advice would you give to beginners?
I think I would say to let go. For two things, first because there is little chance that your first painting or your first drawing will be a masterpiece (and that’s normal!) and also to be as sincere as possible in your creation. The technique can be learned, through practice and failures. 😊
What skills has it allowed you to develop?
I think patience and resilience. Between the initial idea and the final canvas, there can sometimes be several months, many changes, and a few missteps! But above all, what it brings me is a bubble of serenity. It’s a moment I don’t share with anyone, where I’m one-on-one with myself. In a professional and personal context where you have to constantly be reactive, run around, it does me a lot of good to be able to sit down with my canvas and brushes.
Wessame, International Talent Recruiter
What is your passion and how did you get started?
I have been singing for as long as I can remember. I’m not really sure how I got started, to be honest. I think music has just always been a part of my life. My father was a singer when he was younger, he was part of a group, so I think he gave me this passion for singing. My sisters also sing a lot, so let’s say there’s often noise at home and that’s what I love about it, the life it can bring. And it’s also a great way to let off steam, no matter if you sing well or not, it feels good.
What advice would you give to beginners?
To not be afraid or ashamed, singing for me is much more than a talent or a gift, it’s above all about having fun, seeing your progress, having a good time and sharing your emotions and feelings.
What skills has it allowed you to develop?
Being comfortable in front of people I may not necessarily know, gaining confidence in myself and it also allows me to release pressure which is quite important in my opinion.