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Krista Wenz has been on thousands of interview panels hiring EMS professionals and firefighters for public and private agencies.
The interviewer asks this question to see what interests you and if you have healthy avenues to decompress. They want to hear what hobbies and activities you enjoy and know that you spend time away from work destressing from the pressure of the job.

Krista Wenz has been on thousands of interview panels hiring EMS professionals and firefighters for public and private agencies.
Focus on describing three or four activities you enjoy. The interviewer wants to see what you are interested in and determine how well you will get along with other FBI Special Agents based on your interests.

Krista Wenz has been on thousands of interview panels hiring EMS professionals and firefighters for public and private agencies.
Choose your activities and interests wisely when responding to this question. You want to avoid describing activities that the interviewer might deem unprofessional for an FBI Special Agent. While certain activities might seem harmless, think about how the interviewer might respond. For example, you might enjoy lying around playing video games all day on your days off. While that is a harmless way to decompress and take your mind off work, the interviewer might feel it is childish or a waste of time.

Krista Wenz has been on thousands of interview panels hiring EMS professionals and firefighters for public and private agencies.
Remember to choose three or four activities you enjoy doing in your free time. It is best to show that you are well-rounded and enjoy a variety of different things. The more you share, the more the interviewer will learn about your personality and see that you will be a good fit for the team if hired.

Krista Wenz has been on thousands of interview panels hiring EMS professionals and firefighters for public and private agencies.
"In my free time, I enjoy activities that keep me in shape. My favorite activities are riding dirt bikes, trail running, and rock climbing. When the weather is bad, and I cannot do those activities, I enjoy working on projects around my house, cooking, and reading true-crime novels."

Krista Wenz has been on thousands of interview panels hiring EMS professionals and firefighters for public and private agencies.
"On my days off, I enjoy coaching my son's soccer team, going for motorcycle rides with my girlfriend, and doing CrossFit to stay in shape. I also recently took up karate with my son and love the discipline it teaches. We recently received our orange belts and are working towards our black belts."

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