If I Have Been A Professional Poker Player For A Year, Should I Include It For A Finance Job On My Resume?

I’m a finance major from a very good college. For the past year, I was a high limit poker player in Las Vegas. Is it wise for me to include this on my resume when applying for finance related jobs?

4 comments to If I Have Been A Professional Poker Player For A Year, Should I Include It For A Finance Job On My Resume?

  • Capn

    No; however, be prepared to explain the gap in employment during an interview.

  • rainbeau

    Ummm, only if you want to continue to collect unemployment. I would hire an excon who was convicted of murder for a finance job before I would hire a gambler, professional or otherwise. If you DO include it, you might refer to it as day trading.

  • As most finance company’s rely on gambling ,you will be welcomed like the prodigal son.

  • dottye77

    My gut instinct tells me no. Financial companies are usually pretty conservative in their thinking. Discuss it at the interview if it comes up.

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