How to Answer: What do you do in your spare time?
Advice and answer examples written specifically for an Occupational Therapist job interview.
21. What do you do in your spare time?
How to Answer
The interviewer wants to know something personal about you that isn't necessarily listed on your resume. Share a hobby or something personal during this interview question. Don't make it too personal, you don't want things to get awkward. It's important for you to stress why this is important to you and how it potentially helps in you in your career as an
Written by Heather Douglass
Entry Level
"Outside of work, I am a very active person that works out on a regular basis. I run every day and participate in 10k races whenever I have the opportunity. I have found that staying fit and in shape keeps both my mind and my body refreshed and this keeps me at the top of my game when on the job."
Written by Ryan Brunner
Answer Example
"I spend my extra time volunteering with my family. My family and I volunteer with a Veterans home in town. I think it's important to give back to the community and have my kids help as well."
Written by Heather Douglass
Experienced
"I grew up in the outdoors running around the woods with my father and grandfather. I spend most hours outside of work hiking, hunting and fishing. My greatest passion in life in trout fishing and I love walking the streams in this area. I find that any time spent outdoors helps keep my mind sharp, focused and refreshed."
Written by Ryan Brunner