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Krista Wenz has been on thousands of interview panels hiring EMS professionals and firefighters for public and private agencies.
The interviewers ask this question to gain insight into your personality and see that you have a healthy work/life balance. It is best to mention hobbies that showcase your strengths, skills, and passion that can transfer to your job as a general surgeon. For example, if one of your hobbies is volunteering at the local food bank, it shows the interviewers that you enjoy helping people and are empathetic and compassionate. Mention several hobbies and why you enjoy them while avoiding interests that could be construed as unprofessional.

Krista Wenz has been on thousands of interview panels hiring EMS professionals and firefighters for public and private agencies.
"I have many interests and hobbies. I enjoy volunteering, coaching my son's soccer team, playing guitar, and mountain biking. I volunteer with my family every Sunday at our local church's food bank and coach soccer every Saturday. I recently took up guitar, so I enjoy practicing when I have downtime. I mountain bike every morning before work to stay in shape and clear my head for the day."

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