How to Answer “What are Your Hobbies?”

You can learn from the best during an internship. People will be watching over you and working closely with you on projects so that you have someone to look up to and a goal to work towards. Perhaps you will learn new skills from these people and new things about the industry and life that you didn’t know before.

Personal Interests for a Resume

• Volunteer Work/Community Involvement. Many companies are actively involved in their local communities, so any community involvement or volunteer work you reference could easily be considered relevant.
• Club Memberships.
• Blogging.
• Sports.
• Art.
• Gaming.
• Traveling.
• Child Care.

1. Tell your hobbies with passion!
2. Hobbies can be the key to your personality.
3. Keep your explanation short and crisp.
4. Connect your hobbies with your job.
5. Explain how your hobbies make you a better person.
6. Don’t mention anything political or controversial.
7. Never say you have no hobbies.

“One of my hobbies is playing club sports. I am currently enrolled as a player on the local football team. While warming up, I also play hockey and volleyball with my team. Playing sports is my favorite pastime and my hobby because it’s not just the games I love, but also the socializing part that comes with it.

When answering the question “What are your hobbies?” ensure you acknowledge and celebrate any creative hobbies you undertake. Explain how these activities improve your lateral thinking skills, strengthen your ability to approach tasks inventively and drive your original use of available resources.

Here are the 13 best hobbies for women:

1. Blogging or writing. When you spend all day in an office, writing can seem like a strange hobby.
2. Dancing. They say that you should dance like no one is watching.
3. Cooking. Some people are great at cooking.
4. Jewelry making.
5. Gardening.
6. Photography.
7. Painting.
8. Playing instrument.

According to eHarmony the ten most attractive hobbies are:

1. Traveling.
2. Exercise.
3. Going to the theater.
4. Dancing.
5. Cooking.
6. Doing stuff outdoors.
7. Politics.
8. Pets.

Here are the 12 best unique hobbies:

1. Stone skipping. If you love lakes, calm seas and open water, this is the best hobby for you.
2. Competitive duck herding. The perfect hobby if you have a dog to help you herd.
3. Stand up comedy.
4. Tai Chi.
5. Brewing Beer.
6. Foraging.
7. Metal Detecting.
8. Live-Action Role Playing.

Think about your answer in this light: You are educating the other person on the subject of you. So instead of just saying your title, explain something he or she might not know about your work or industry. Talk about the void in the market that you are filling. Talk about the latest thing happening in your industry.

You need to answer briefly, but in a positive way. “Great!” “I’m doing really well, thank you,” or “Fantastic!” are all good ways to answer. They will tell the other person that you are enthusiastic and ready to work. You might be shaking hands, too.

Short-Term Strategies

1. Say Thank You. Regardless of whether you return the sentiment, acknowledge the person has just paid you a compliment.
2. Go With Your Gut. You will have an initial reaction to hearing someone likes you.
3. Notification by Text.
4. Choose A, B, or C.
5. Be Honest.
6. Consideration and Time.