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What are your hobbies and interests outside of work?
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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 determine if you have a healthy work/life balance. It is best to mention hobbies that showcase your strengths, skills, and passion that can transfer to the position you are interviewing for. 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 explain why you like them while avoiding interests that could be considered 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 hockey team, playing board games with my family, mountain biking, and running. I volunteer with my family every Sunday at our local church's food bank and coach hockey once a week. Every Friday or Saturday night, my family plays a board game and orders takeout for some good family bonding time. I mountain bike or run every morning before work to stay in shape and clear my head for the day."
Jaymie Payne is passionate about talent acquistion and has nine years of experience in corporate and healthcare recruitment.
"I have several hobbies and interests outside of work. I'm an avid reader, and I love to be outdoors, so I'll often hike, and take a break to rest under a tree and dive into a good book. I also really enjoy photography and scrapbooking, so in the colder months, I'm often working on those types of projects for myself and my family and friends."
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