Master 40 Healthcare Project Manager interview questions covering regulatory compliance, stakeholder management, and clinical implementation.
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Krista Wenz has been on thousands of interview panels hiring EMS professionals and firefighters for public and private agencies.
Working as a healthcare project manager is a stressful job, and the interviewer wants to see that you can find a work/life balance and have a way to stay healthy. The interviewer asks this personal question to learn more about your interests, hobbies, and personality. They also want to see that you take time for yourself with activities outside of work and know how to decompress from the job stressors. Describe three or four activities you enjoy outside of work, showing that you have found a healthy work/life balance.

Krista Wenz has been on thousands of interview panels hiring EMS professionals and firefighters for public and private agencies.
You want to avoid saying that you do not have free time because you always work. While it may seem impressive to the interviewer that you are a workaholic, they also can view it as a red flag. If you are always working and do not allow time to decompress, the interviewer will think you might become ill or burn out quickly. It is important to balance your personal and professional life, and you need to assure the interviewer that you do so.

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 being outdoors as much as possible. Working inside most of the time makes me want to be in nature, enjoying the sun and fresh air. My favorite activities are playing tennis, riding my mountain bike, and trail running. I am fortunate to live in a community with public tennis courts and trails right out my back door."

Krista Wenz has been on thousands of interview panels hiring EMS professionals and firefighters for public and private agencies.
"When I have free time, I enjoy many activities. I like doing yoga, taking my dogs for a run on the beach, and getting together with my family. My sister lives close by and we spend a lot of time together cooking, shopping, and playing with my nieces and nephews."

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