How do you ensure that you have a healthy work-life balance in your career?
In the fast paced world in software and technology development, heavy work loads and potential on-call duties have created a lot of burnout in professionals. Your interviewer is looking to hear that you are cognizant of the risks of burnout and that you do what is necessary to maintain your own personal health and well being and that of your family as well. While you can use this time to talk about personal interests or hobbies outside of work, try to focus on how these items help keep you refreshed for the work that you'll be doing for Fast Enterprises.
"As I am passionate about my career as a UX designer, I am also passionate about my family. Any moments outside of work are spent coaching my kids traveling baseball teams in the summer months and then spending as many weekends as possible on the ski slopes. These activities help keep me active, physically fit and keep my mind centered on what it truly important in my life when work weeks get stressful."
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Anonymous Answer
While I am very passionate about my career, I am also passionate about my friends and loved ones. Whenever I am not working I am spending time with them. Otherwise, I spend my alone time exercising, meditating, or solving puzzles to keep my mind and health fresh.
Stephanie's Feedback
Self-care is so important, and it sounds like you've identified the ideal balance between work and play. Good for you!
Anonymous Answer
Having watched my friends who were seniors to me in college overtime suffer from work burnout that has caused health issues, I make it a priority to maintain a healthy balance between my work and my home life. When I am at work, I give my 100% thought and dedication to the job. I don't let my personal life affect my career and vice-versa. I spend my free time outdoors with my friends or family, whether it is a weekend trip or just a picnic. I consider myself fortunate to be considered for a position at Fast Enterprises as I know that the company emphasizes employees maintaining this healthy balance and organizes events for the same.
Stephanie's Feedback
You do an excellent job of highlighting your self-care strategies. It sounds like you've developed a great work/life balance! I suggest adding a few words at the beginning of your response to highlight the fact that you are a high performer at work. You want to be careful about the balance in this response (showing your ability to care for yourself while also allowing your interviewers to feel confident in your ability to perform.)
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