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An interesting fact about yourself

Paralegal178

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I have a vac scheme coming up and grad rec have asked us to provide an interesting fact about ourselves by email.

I know this sounds really stupid but I don’t know what to say! Everything I think of sounds super cheesy or dull. What do you think would be good examples?

Thanks in advance!
 

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I have a vac scheme coming up and grad rec have asked us to provide an interesting fact about ourselves by email.

I know this sounds really stupid but I don’t know what to say! Everything I think of sounds super cheesy or dull. What do you think would be good examples?

Thanks in advance!

just something that is unique about you. I’ve done lots of similar things before and typical answer are:

  • something you have achieved that is unique
  • Something you have created
  • Something you won

I really wouldn’t worry too much about this. It is going to be a ice-breaker on your first day or will be put in some group profile.
 

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