QUESTION 11 OF 30

What do you like to do in your free time?

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 and school destressing from the pressures put upon you.

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 your coworkers based on your interests.

"In my free time, I enjoy activities that keep me in shape. My favorite activities are riding mountain bikes, trail running, and kayaking. When the weather is bad, and I cannot do those activities, I enjoy listening to music, cooking, and reading true-crime novels."

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