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Krista Wenz has been on thousands of interview panels hiring EMS professionals and firefighters for public and private agencies.
The interviewer wants to get to know you personally by hearing what hobbies or activities you enjoy. They also want to hear that you take care of your physical and mental health by destressing on your days off. Describe healthy activities and hobbies you enjoy in your free time.

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 gardening, playing with my two kids, and frisbee golf. I love being outdoors and camping at least once a month with my family, where we will hike, kayak, mountain bike, and fish. I also enjoy reading cookbooks and trying out new recipes."

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I very much enjoy arts and crafts, spending time with friends and family, and sometimes reading. Human connection is very important to me, so I often combine some of these activities by hosting a craft night with friends or participating in a seasonal book club.
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Nice! You sound like a well-rounded individual who enjoys a variety of hobbies. Can you connect any of your interests to the role in some way? Consider some of the personality traits and skills the job ad mentions. Can you connect some of those to the activities you enjoy doing? This will remind the interviewer why you're the perfect fit for the job. Good job!
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