How to Answer: Outside of work, what type of creative activities do you like to pursue?
5. Outside of work, what type of creative activities do you like to pursue?
How to Answer
The interviewer would like to know how you express your creativity, outside of the workplace. A genuinely creative minded person will have outside activities aside from what's happening in the workplace. Tell the interviewer about the variety of ways in which you express your creativity.
Answer Example
"Outside of work I like to attend dance classes and I also attend the odd paint and sip wine nights at a local wine shop. I also enjoy reading as a way of nurturing my creative side."
Admin
"As an avid reader, I also explore writing. Cooking is also art for me, and I try to incorporate creativity into the fun meals I prepare for family and friends."
Manager
"It's important to me that I do something creative a few times a week so that my interests are vast and not only work-related. I am currently teaching myself PhotoShop. Primarily to put my friends' heads on hilarious photos but either way, it makes me laugh, and I love it."
Marketing
"Outside of work I love to explore my creative side. I practice photography for fun and take painting and sculpting classes. I do love the arts."
Retail
"I am huge into fashion and recently started a fashion page on Instagram. I curate new outfits and create fun fashion-inspired flat lays."
Sales
"I have a lot of energy, so I like to bring out my creative side on the weekends by attending local art events, going to the theater, or trying a new paint and sip class."
Teacher
"I play the violin in a community orchestra and teach private lessons to local kids. This activity is one I have participated in for the past four years."
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Also, I am doing coffee barista training to learn how to make creative foams using milk froth."
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