Passions are activities we enjoy doing during our spare time. It may be hard to understand how our hobbies relate to our job. However, most people want to know what inspires and motivates us in our work.
The best way to highlight our leisure activities is to be our authentic self. If we are truly excited about something, our enthusiasm will shine through. After all, we cannot fake passion. Basically, these are the benchmarks to help us convey what moves us while sounding sincere:
- Focus on one or two hobbies or activities that bring us joy.
- Practice telling our personal story in a mirror until it feels natural.
- Do not pretend to be someone we are not.
So, when is our passion is our career? The primary goal of an interview is for employers and candidates to get to know each other. A dollop of personal insight, beyond what is written on our resume, could set us apart from other applicants. The best organisations are looking for employees who have a zest for life, not a boring desk jockey.
If our career is our passion, take advantage of these best ways to explain this to a potential employer:
- Explain self-taught skills and how they apply.
- Show how our passions drive us to succeed.
- Explain why we love our job.
Further, to answer the question, "what are you passionate about?", we should talk about the following:
- Talk about a passion we are actively involved in.
- Make sure we are knowledgeable about the passion.
- Give concrete examples.
- Make a connection to the job or company.
- Explain why our are passionate.
