What types of activities keep you busy, outside of work?
The interviewer would like to know what keeps you busy outside of the workplace. Having hobbies and interests outside of work is an essential part of maintaining a healthy work/life balance. Talk to the interviewer about the activities that interest you outside of the workplace. Try to avoid activities that may be controversial such as hunting.
"I have a variety of hobbies that keep me busy outside of work hours. First, I have two children who are involved in basketball and gymnastics. I also play in a baseball beer league, I volunteer at our community church and like to read."
"I am a very physically active person, with a passion for outdoor sports. I love to ski, snowboard, and skate. I play in an adult hockey beer league, as well."
"Outside of work I love to cook and bake. I have been taking cooking lessons at the culinary school every Saturday. I have learned some cool cooking techniques so far. Sometimes I like to bring treats into the office on Monday so I can share my new knowledge!"
"When I am not working, I like to partake in creative writing. I have a fashion blog and take writing classes now and then. It's a great outlet for me and has a small income stream which is helpful."
"Coding and programming are of huge interest for me. I am taking an online course related to coding at the moment. This experience has helped me in my marketing career as well because I better understand the ins and out of the back-end project needs."
"I have been in dance since I was four. I partake in a variety of classes such as hip-hop, jazz, tap, and contemporary. It's an incredibly healthy outlet for me and also a great conversation piece with my clients."
"In my spare time, I do a lot of volunteering in the community. As an educator, I feel it's important that I make an impression in my region by helping others less fortunate. In addition to the feeling of satisfaction, I can be a fine example to my young and impressionable students."
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Anonymous Answer
"I like spending time with friends and family, traveling, rock climbing, mountaineering, reading, cooking. I have a lot of hobbies; I like to experience everything. I want to look back at the end of my life, and just think, that was crazy.
Cindy's Feedback
Good. This gives your interviewer a good perspective on your personality.
Anonymous Answer
I have quite a few hobbies outside of work, I really enjoy spending time with family and doing different activities with my wife, we both love to travel and being outdoors. I also really love training jiu-jitsu.
Chad's Feedback
You have provided a nice overview of your hobbies and interests outside of the workplace. Good job!
Anonymous Answer
One major hobby of mine is drawing. I am a very skilled drawer and have numerous references pulled up when I'm drawing a given subject so I can be to the letter and create the best possible work, whether I'm creating a simple sketch or a fully colored piece.
Jaymie's Feedback
Excellent!
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