If you're applying for an IT job, I ask if you have any personal projects in scope of the work you're looking to do that you're proud of and ask you to describe

If you're applying for an IT job, I ask if you have any personal projects in scope of the work you're looking to do that you're proud of and ask you to describe them. This is where I can typically assess someone's passion for their skills, or if they're just looking to show up and collect a check.