An experiment in Germany looking into the effects of extracurricular activities listed in job applicants’ resumes found that the (fictional) applicant who listed gaming as an extracurricular activity tended to be rated lower in hireability compared to an equal applicant who listed volleyball. The research was published in the Journal of Personnel Psychology. Gaming is the activity of engaging with digital games for entertainment, competition, creativity, or social interaction across various platforms. It requires a range of skills, including problem-solving, strategic thinking, hand–eye coordination, rapid decision-making, and the ability to learn complex rule systems. Many games also demand social skills such as teamwork, communication, leadership, and conflict management, especially in multiplayer environments. Employers historically tended to dismiss gaming skills as irrelevant, particularly when they were not formally certified or connected to education. However, this perception is changing, especially in fields such as IT, engineering, design, data analysis, and project management, where transferable skills from gaming are more readily acknowledged. Some employers now value gaming-related competencies like systems thinking, adaptability, and collaboration under pressure. Despite this, …