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What do you like to do in your free time?
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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 pressures 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 healthcare professionals based on your interests.
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 surfing, trail running, and rock climbing. When the weather is bad, and I cannot do those activities, I enjoy cooking, listening to music, and reading history books."
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