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Interview Prep with Fexingo: Behavioral Questions, Case Studies, and Hiring Manager Insights
Answering the What Do You Do in Your Free Time Interview Question
- Published
- August 6, 2026
- Duration
- 7:19
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- Last updated
- Aug 19, 2026
Discusses In this episode of Interview Prep with Fexingo, Lucas and Luna tackle the 'What do you do in your fr…
Summary
In this episode of Interview Prep with Fexingo, Lucas and Luna tackle the 'What do you do in your free time?' interview question—a deceptively tricky prompt that can trip up even well-prepared candidates. They break down why hiring managers ask it, what they're really looking for, and how to craft a response that feels authentic without oversharing or sou…
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In this episode of Interview Prep with Fexingo, Lucas and Luna tackle the 'What do you do in your free time?' interview question—a deceptively tricky prompt that can trip up even well-prepared candidates. They break down why hiring managers ask it, what they're really looking for, and how to craft a response that feels authentic without oversharing or sounding rehearsed. The hosts share a simple framework: the 'passion plus purpose' approach, where you connect a hobby to a skill or value relevan