“What are your hobbies and interests” or “What extracurricular activities are you interested in /have participated in” are common questions asked in HR or MR rounds. On this page, we have included the complete guide to answering this question.
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Interviewers ask this question to see whether the candidate has any interests in things other than education. Individuals who practice hobbies are known to have better cognitive development than those who don’t. Therefore this is an important HR interview question.
Although on the surface this might seem a simple question, there are certain parameters that a candidate should know before answering. The aim behind asking this questions is to check:-
To frame an answer for this question, follow these steps:
Refer the sample answers provided below for your interviews.
I was in the tenth grade when puzzles and board games piqued my interest and since then they have been my hobby for life. Solving casual jigsaw puzzles, Sudoku games, crosswords in the magazines has been my fascination forever now. However, while learning to solve them in a month’s time to decoding them in a week and now even in few days, I have learnt so much in this process. This hobby has definitely cultivated the qualities of patience, consistency, planning and observing while doing a certain task. The basic principles of completing a task despite the existing hurdles will definitely help me to work and plan my activities accordingly without getting too anxious or impatient with time.
Having one hobby is good but having two which compliment each other and help you strengthen your abilities is always better. My hobbies of practicing Yoga and Meditation has instilled in me the highest level of calm and self assurance that nothing else could. Our working pattern in this industry is very hectic and there’s no time to relax your muscles. We are needed to be on our toes all the time. So these hobbies of mine have been very helpful to take some time out for myself and connect to my inner self thus bridging the gap between my mind and soul. Daily practice of Yoga and meditation also helps me to concentrate better in my work and I do not feel lethargic or demotivated by anything at all.
I have always been fascinated by designer car models. They help me to think about the numerous possibilities that exist in this world. I have been into car designing since my school days. I was an amateur in the beginning and created basic models but now me along with my friend have started to work on a more advanced level with better designing. This has increased my creativity level and now I can think out of the box to find a solution for any problem and use my unique ideas to get an upper hand. I started designing just out of hobby but I know I can deliver my best in terms of ideas if anyone needs my assistance to plan out any task or project.
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You should always say something as your hobby. Do not say no or lie about your hobbies.
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It is a good practice to indulge oneself in a meaningful hobby. As for interviews, having a hobby or interest that you are passionate about will help the interviewer know more about you and it also gives you a chance to showcase your skills.
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