I believe being a well-rounded person makes you a better consultant. Should I bring up my non-business hobbies and interests during the "fit" portion of the interview, or keep it strictly professional?

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Do whatever feels comfortable but be aware that the trend is to move away from asking personal qs as they can lead to discrimination against people who have disabilities or difficult home conditions. So when you end up interviewing people, pls be sensitive to that. Also, while you may believe that being well-rounded is important, it’s just a personal view, not evidence-based reasoning.

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If they ask you about what you enjoy doing outside of work, go for it. I've found most fit questions to be more about your communication style and how you work in a team environment.

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