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&lt;p&gt;This is a chance to highlight your relevant extracurricular involvement. Although firms are looking to hire those who are dedicated to their jobs, they also want people who are well-rounded and interesting. This is your chance to show the interviewer your personal side. However, remember to have relevant examples (i.e., &quot;watching TV&quot; won&#39;t win you many points).&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Also, keep in mind that equal employment opportunity law mandates that any interview questions be job-related. Questions about what you do outside of the office sometimes skirt illegal territory, even if they are not as blatant as &quot;Where do you go to church?&quot; Your strategy should be to steer the discussion back towards work. For example, if asked what you do for fun, you might say, &quot;My focus is work, but I enjoy playing tennis during my down time. It&#39;s an incredible workout and also a great way to clear my head and gain clarity for the rest of the week.&quot;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;If asked a blatantly illegal question, you need to find a diplomatic way to turn your answer toward work yet not come across as a traffic cop. For example, if asked whether children are a burden on your work time, you might answer, &quot;I don&#39;t have any family issues that would interfere with my ability to give this job my full commitment.&quot;&lt;/p&gt;

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