{"id":90,"date":"2016-06-25T00:05:29","date_gmt":"2016-07-22T15:48:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.wayup.com\/guide\/?p=90"},"modified":"2018-06-29T14:09:00","modified_gmt":"2018-06-29T14:09:00","slug":"how-to-answer-what-are-your-hobbies","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/wayupstudent.wpengine.com\/how-to-answer-what-are-your-hobbies\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Answer: What Are Your Hobbies?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"arve alignleft\" data-mode=\"normal\" data-provider=\"iframe\" id=\"arve-iframe-httpswwwyoutubecomembedxzpxcdk4bvelistplbbvnbohoqpvjknurwtaeebla9eyckucj\" style=\"max-width:400px;\">\n<div class=\"arve-inner\">\n<div class=\"arve-embed arve-embed--has-aspect-ratio\">\n<span class=\"arve-ar\" style=\"padding-top:56.250000%\"><\/span><iframe credentialless referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer\" allow=\"accelerometer &#039;none&#039;;ambient-light-sensor &#039;none&#039;;autoplay &#039;none&#039;;battery &#039;none&#039;;bluetooth &#039;none&#039;;browsing-topics &#039;none&#039;;camera &#039;none&#039;;ch-ua &#039;none&#039;;clipboard-read &#039;none&#039;;clipboard-write;display-capture &#039;none&#039;;document-domain &#039;none&#039;;domain-agent &#039;none&#039;;encrypted-media &#039;none&#039;;execution-while-not-rendered &#039;none&#039;;execution-while-out-of-viewport &#039;none&#039;;gamepad &#039;none&#039;;geolocation &#039;none&#039;;gyroscope &#039;none&#039;;hid &#039;none&#039;;identity-credentials-get &#039;none&#039;;idle-detection &#039;none&#039;;keyboard-map &#039;none&#039;;local-fonts &#039;none&#039;;magnetometer &#039;none&#039;;microphone &#039;none&#039;;midi &#039;none&#039;;navigation-override &#039;none&#039;;otp-credentials &#039;none&#039;;payment &#039;none&#039;;picture-in-picture;publickey-credentials-create &#039;none&#039;;publickey-credentials-get &#039;none&#039;;screen-wake-lock &#039;none&#039;;serial &#039;none&#039;;speaker-selection;sync-xhr &#039;none&#039;;usb &#039;none&#039;;web-share;window-management &#039;none&#039;;xr-spatial-tracking &#039;none&#039;;\" allowfullscreen class=\"arve-iframe fitvidsignore\" data-arve=\"arve-iframe-httpswwwyoutubecomembedxzpxcdk4bvelistplbbvnbohoqpvjknurwtaeebla9eyckucj\" data-src-no-ap=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/XzPxCDK4bVE?list=PLBBVnbOhOQpVjKnURwtAeEbla9EyckUCj\" frameborder=\"0\" height=\"225\" name sandbox=\"allow-scripts allow-same-origin allow-presentation allow-popups allow-popups-to-escape-sandbox\" scrolling=\"no\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/XzPxCDK4bVE?list=PLBBVnbOhOQpVjKnURwtAeEbla9EyckUCj\" width=\"400\" title loading=\"lazy\"><\/iframe>\n\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n<script type=\"application\/ld+json\">{\"@context\":\"http:\\\/\\\/schema.org\\\/\",\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/wayupstudent.wpengine.com\\\/how-to-answer-what-are-your-hobbies\\\/#arve-iframe-httpswwwyoutubecomembedxzpxcdk4bvelistplbbvnbohoqpvjknurwtaeebla9eyckucj\",\"type\":\"VideoObject\",\"embedURL\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.youtube.com\\\/embed\\\/XzPxCDK4bVE?list=PLBBVnbOhOQpVjKnURwtAeEbla9EyckUCj\"}<\/script>\n<\/div>\n Hiring managers ask these <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wayup.com\/guide\/internship-interview-questions-and-answers\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">common interview questions<\/a> such as \u201cWhat are your hobbies?\u201d to gauge whether a candidate is a good cultural fit for a role, a characteristic that can help someone stand out above others with similar professional backgrounds. This is especially helpful when you\u2019re trying to land an entry-level job or a paid or unpaid internship, since you may not have a lot of experience yet. The interviewer wants to know that you&#8217;re the kind of person other team members will enjoy working with.<\/p>\n<p>Consider this a great opportunity to humanize yourself and show that you\u2019re an interesting person to work with. Best of all, nailing this question will help you leave a lasting impression on your interviewer.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Hobbies to bring up in a job interview<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Pick something you&#8217;re <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wayup.com\/guide\/community\/the-ultimate-way-of-finding-your-passion-and-running-with-it\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">passionate<\/a> about. Your answer to this common interview question is the perfect time to show off who you really are. You should be talking about something that you actually enjoy doing. What brings you joy and gives you energy? Reading? Biking? Gardening? Talk about that.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Pick appropriate hobbies<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>That said, when deciding on a hobby that you\u2019d like to share, think about how that hobby could affect your work performance. When thinking about which hobbies to mention, it should go without saying that answers like \u201cgoing to all-night raves\u201d or \u201cspending money playing online poker\u201d aren\u2019t going to paint you in the best light\u2014so avoid anything that could be frowned upon or viewed as something that could affect your performance at work, like drinking or gambling.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Think of uncommon ways to talk about popular hobbies<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Try not to be overly generic in choosing responses like \u201clistening to music\u201d or \u201cgoing to the gym.\u201d Sure, they may mean something to you, but this is a time where you can potentially make a lasting impression. If you\u2019re into seeing live music, that is a concrete response\u2014leverage your skills, talk about the work that you put into it. An employer will likely respond well to this sort of hobby, and may see you as more intelligent and hardworking.<\/p>\n<p>If going to the gym is important, give some examples of how hard you work at your fitness goals\u2014and the fun you have doing it. Better yet, if you\u2019re on a sports team, share this information with your future employer, as it shows that you\u2019re a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wayup.com\/guide\/how-to-be-a-team-player\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">team player<\/a> and have solid people skills.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Bring Your People Skills to a Job Interview<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>If your hobbies include a community activity or group, this is definitely something you\u2019ll want to share during a job interview. If you\u2019re the head coach of a local baseball team, tell your future employer. A hobby like this requires planning, leadership and confidence, among other positive qualities. If you\u2019re in a junior league or women\u2019s club, explain what you do and how your mission is to give back to your community. Whatever hobby you choose to highlight during your job interview, remember to focus on the positive qualities you must possess in order to be successful.<\/p>\n<p><em>Say something like:<\/em> \u201cI love playing tennis and I was captain of my of my varsity team in high school. I\u2019ve been playing on my school\u2019s intramural team throughout my time in college and it\u2019s been a great way to make friends and get involved in campus activities. Tennis has been a big part of my life for years and I plan to continue playing after I graduate.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Next, get more career tips for internships and entry-level jobs such as <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wayup.com\/guide\/5-tips-for-getting-an-entry-level-job-unrelated-to-your-major\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">5 Tips for Getting an Entry-Level Job Unrelated to Your Major<\/a>\u00a0and find answers to common interview questions such as\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.wayup.com\/guide\/how-to-answer-how-have-you-displayed-leadership\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">How Have You Displayed Leadership?<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Hiring managers ask these common interview questions such as \u201cWhat are your hobbies?\u201d to gauge whether a candidate is a good cultural fit for a role, a characteristic that can help someone stand out above others with similar professional backgrounds. 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