Transitional Year Residency Mock Interview
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Question 14 of 30
What are your hobbies and interests outside of work and school?
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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 see that you have a healthy work/life balance. It is best to mention hobbies that showcase your strengths, skills, and passion that can transfer to your job as a physician. 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 why you enjoy them while avoiding interests that could be construed as 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 t-ball 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 t-ball once a week. My family plays a board game every Friday or Saturday night 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."
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