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Darby Faubion has been a Nurse and Allied Health Educator for over 20 years. She has clinical experience in several specialty areas, including pediatrics, medical-surgical, critical care, and hospice.
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. When employees have a healthy balance between their professional and personal lives, they are more productive and less likely to burn out.

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 team members based on your interests, as well as having healthy avenues to reenergize for your next shift.

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. These activities relieve stress and recharge me for my next shift."

Krista Wenz has been on thousands of interview panels hiring EMS professionals and firefighters for public and private agencies.
"On my days off, I like going for long motorcycle rides with my husband, eating at new restaurants, and doing yoga and pilates. These activities take my mind off work and rejuvenate me for my next shift."

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