PA School Mock Interview
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Question 7 of 21
What are your hobbies and interests?
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Ryan Brown created and launched MockQuestions in 2008.
Biographical questions are necessary for the interviewer to get a feel for who you are outside of your application. Be careful not to have too long of a response, you only need 2-3 items. Make sure you pick things that help you stand out!
Ryan Brown created and launched MockQuestions in 2008.
"I have run a virtual Dungeons and Dragons group for over three years with various friends and acquaintances. It is a great time to get creative and strategize with other people in a team environment. I have created games about Harry Potter, Star Wars, and even the Big Bang Theory to name a few."
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My interests include kayaking and swimming in Lake Champlain, hiking in the Adirondacks, and spending time with my friends and family. I like to go camping during the summertime and set up a hammock between a couple of trees to read a book. I also really enjoy listening to music and spending time with my dog, Finley. I like bringing her to the dog park nearby to meet new people while she gets to run around.
Stephanie's Feedback
Great response--this is truly well-rounded and captures the essence of who you are as an individual!
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-Reading books
-Cooking
-Shopping
-Liked to involve in STEM-related activities
Marcie's Feedback
Nice! It sounds like you are well-rounded and enjoy lots of different activities and hobbies. Can you somehow connect any of these to this profession and explain how they bolster your experience and know-how? Alternatively, discuss how these hobbies serve as effective stress relievers and help to maintain your work/life balance. Good job!
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I love anything that gets me outdoors with friends and family. I love skiing, golf, mountain biking, soccer, and hiking. I really use outdoor activities for stress relief as well as to get exercise. My other main hobbies are cooking and eating great food.
Marcie's Feedback
Nice! You sound like someone who is active, social, and well-rounded. Can you talk about a time when you were stressed and one of these outdoor activities relaxed you? Then mention how you'll continue to use these methods to relieve stress in future situations too. Great job!
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