2742. Tell a fun fact about yourself

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Can you share a fun fact about yourself that may not necessarily be related to work but gives us a bit more insight into who you are as an individual?

Skill Assessed
  • 1. Self-awareness : This question gives you an opportunity to demonstrate your ability to be introspective and share something unique about yourself.

  • 2. Communication : Your response allows you to display your communication skills in the way you convey your fun fact.

  • 3. Personality fit : How you answer this question can give insight into how your personality might fit within the team and company culture.

  • 4. Creativity : Selecting a fun fact requires a bit of creativity to keep the fact interesting and engaging.

Purpose
  • 1. Understanding the candidate : The interviewer wants to get to know you better as a person, beyond your professional experience and qualifications.

  • 2. Assessing cultural fit : Your answer may reveal how well you might fit into the company's culture.

  • 3. Building rapport : Sharing a personal detail can serve as an icebreaker and help to build rapport between you and the interviewer.

  • 4. Evaluating communication style : How you share the fun fact can indicate your communication style, whether you're succinct, detailed, humorous, etc.


Hints
  • 1. Choose something unique : Pick a fact that is truly reflective of your personality and sets you apart from other candidates.

  • 2. Connect to soft skills : If possible, relate your fun fact to a soft skill or personal trait that could be an asset in the role.

  • 3. Maintain professionalism : Even though the question seems informal, ensure your fun fact is appropriate for a professional setting.

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Topics: 
Culture Fit
Communication
Roles: 
Business Development Consultant
Communication Analyst
Companies: 
Oracle
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