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Krista Wenz has been on thousands of interview panels hiring EMS professionals and firefighters for public and private agencies.
The interviewer asks this question to get to know a little about your personality and see that you have healthy ways to decompress from the job stressors. Working as a Security Manager can be stressful, and the interviewer wants to understand how you take care of your mental and physical health.

Krista Wenz has been on thousands of interview panels hiring EMS professionals and firefighters for public and private agencies.
Focus on three or four activities or hobbies you enjoy doing in your free time. Once you describe how you like to spend your days off, explain how those activities rejuvenate you, so you are refreshed and more productive in the workplace.

Krista Wenz has been on thousands of interview panels hiring EMS professionals and firefighters for public and private agencies.
Even though some activities might seem like harmless fun, avoid describing hobbies or activities the interviewer might deem inappropriate or unprofessional for a Security Manager to participate in. For example, you might enjoy having a few beers or getting drunk with your friends while you play golf. While that is all in good fun, the interviewer might be offended by your mention of getting drunk. Instead, say that you like to play golf with your friends and leave the drinking part out.

Krista Wenz has been on thousands of interview panels hiring EMS professionals and firefighters for public and private agencies.
"On my days off, I like to go surfing, mountain biking, and trail running in the hills behind my house. I love to be in nature and take my mind off work. These activities keep me in good physical shape and rejuvenate my mind, so I am ready for my next shift."

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 playing ultimate frisbee with my kids, going on motorcycle rides with my wife, and taking martial arts classes. These activities help me connect with my family and keep me in optimum mental and physical shape."

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