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What do you like to work on in your spare time?
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Rachelle Enns is an interview coach and job search expert. She works with candidates to perform their best in employment, medical, and post-secondary admission interviews.
With this question, your interviewer would like to hear more about the interests that keep you occupied and engaged when you are not in the workplace. While there is no wrong or right response to this question, you want to ensure that you are insightful and show an interest in activities that will resonate with Google and their culture. You could mention volunteer time, family events, books that you like to read, or ways that you enjoy further educating yourself.
Rachelle Enns is an interview coach and job search expert. She works with candidates to perform their best in employment, medical, and post-secondary admission interviews.
"In my spare time, I love to read books on how technology shapes our lives and the future of business. I also spend time with my kids and am a volunteer little league coach. I am usually on the go and thoroughly enjoy being an active part of my community and our future generations."
Rachelle Enns is an interview coach and job search expert. She works with candidates to perform their best in employment, medical, and post-secondary admission interviews.
"Over the last two years, I've tried to learn and hone a lot of DIY projects around my house. In all honesty, Google and YouTube have been my greatest allies in this endeavor. This past year, I've completed a full bathroom remodel project and a backyard patio and fire pit build."
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