How do you like to spend your free time?

If you can align your interests with the elements of what this opportunity offers, all the better. If you enjoy foreign films, learning other languages and about other cultures, mention that. If you love to travel, enjoy international cuisine, throw that in. Find those common denominators and weave them into your answers. How you like to spend your free time shouldn't be limited to these things, but neither should your answer exclude them. Look for the commonalities and ensure they are communicated with sincerity.

This is more than a "getting to know you chat." This is an assessment to see how well-suited you are for this role. This is a commitment on the part of both parties. It is a two-year commitment abroad, of which Siemens is footing the bill. Therefore, it is incumbent on the interviewer to ascertain whether an applicant will find the lifestyle this opportunity offers emotionally sustainable.

"Pretty much learning. I'm not one for watching that much television unless it is a documentary movie or series. I'm mostly about having new experiences and learning something new."