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Kevin Downey has an extensive background in business management, recruiting, branding and marketing. He's volunteered his career coaching services at job fairs, lecturing on interview techniques and crafting winning resumes and cover letters.
Your interviewer asks this question to gauge how well you manage and balance your personal time with your professional life. This question is also asked to determine how well you manage your stress and to what degree you are satisfied with your career. How you answer could also tell the interviewer how reliably you'd be able to perform. They're looking to hire those who will thrive in their environment and love working with them. They are also looking for those who will thrive on the challenges presented to them there. "Challenges & Rewards. Here, you will be challenged. Every day we work to solve the industry's biggest problems. It's not always easy, but it is always rewarding. And to help you stay focused, we take a very Swedish approach to benefits. Support for parents, health and wellness perks, we've got you covered. And with our equity program, when we succeed, so do you."

Kevin Downey has an extensive background in business management, recruiting, branding and marketing. He's volunteered his career coaching services at job fairs, lecturing on interview techniques and crafting winning resumes and cover letters.
"As I am passionate about my career as a UX designer, I am also passionate about my family. Being passionate about both, one has to dedicate appropriate time to each in the time you have allotted. Any moments outside work are spent coaching my kid's travel baseball teams in the summer months and spending as many weekends as possible on the ski slopes. These activities keep me active and physically fit and keep my mind centered on what is truly important in my life when work weeks get stressful. It also ensures I can separate my personal life from work. On the flip side of the coin, every night, I ensure everything is ready for the following work day so that my commute is smooth and I arrive presentable, clear-headed, and ready to perform at my best."

Kevin Downey has an extensive background in business management, recruiting, branding and marketing. He's volunteered his career coaching services at job fairs, lecturing on interview techniques and crafting winning resumes and cover letters.
"Having watched many of my senior colleagues suffer from burnout that has caused marital and health issues, I prioritize maintaining a healthy balance between my work and home life. My free time is spent outdoors with my wife, whether fishing on the lakes and rivers or biking around town. I consider myself fortunate to be considered for a position here at Klarna AB because I know that you focus on your employees maintaining this healthy balance. After all, the organization realizes how important this is to be productive."

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I will absolutely ensure to have a healthy work-life balance because I think having a healthy life could also help keep me productive in my work. In my spare time, I like enjoying outdoor activities such as hiking and skateboarding. And I also enjoyed staying with my friends and family. These outdoor activities could help me release my work stress, keep me active when I come back to work. I'm happy to hear Klarna AB realizes how important for employees to have a healthy work-life balance in their careers.
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Great! The interviewer will appreciate that you realize how important it is to balance work and life so you don't get burned out. Giving examples of some activities you like to do outside of work is great, and this also shows that you know how to alleviate stress. Excellent!
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