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When you walk into an interview, the last thing on your mind is a list of fun facts about yourself. So, when an interviewer asks you to tell them something fun about yourself, you might be tongue-tied if you were not prepared. Are you struggling with breaking the ice in a new job setting or company event? You might want to know the facts about yourself that are fun so that you can use them to start conversations or keep them going.
Here are some ideas and questions that can steer you to finding out some interesting and fun facts about yourself:
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Where have you traveled to, and what memorable experiences did you have during your trip(s)?
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What funny and unique stories revolve around your family members or holidays spent with them?
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Which podcasts, news items, books, or movies have you engaged with recently, and how have they impacted your life?
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What experiences have you had in your past careers and jobs, and how have they shaped your life?
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What fun activity do you do in your spare time, and does it involve your talents and abilities?
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What do you do during your free time?
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What interesting memories do you have about your childhood?
When you disclose funny and intimate bits of yourself, you become likable, approachable, and human. However, coming up with these facts impromptu is hard, and the questions listed above will guide you to find interesting aspects of yourself. Use these fun facts about yourself to keep the conversation going and make it engaging. The questions might help you have a good rapport with the interviewer, help you secure a job, or start a lifelong friendship with a colleague.
If you are still struggling with finding fun facts about yourself, look at the following examples of fun facts and see how they might resonate with your life and personality.
1. “I am currently reading about…”
You don’t have to be a bookworm to say this fact. You might just be reading an article or academic piece. This fun fact about yourself will open the door to shared favorites or more interesting reading options.
2. “I admire or look up to…”
Who do you like to emulate, what traits make you admire them, how do you try to emulate them, and what impresses you the most about them? This fun fact about yourself will give a glimpse into your character and personality. This fact will show how you plan on changing to be a better version of yourself.
3. “If I could have a superpower, it would be…”
This fun fact about yourself has nothing to do with Marvel and DC Comics. Getting superpowers is a fun topic for both adults and kids because it takes you back to your childhood days when you enjoyed playing make-believe. If you struggle with keeping the conversation going or breaking the ice, try to figure out what superpower you would like the most.
4. “One of my favorite things to do is …”
What do you enjoy doing when you are free? It could be a hobby or developing skill. Speak about something you enjoy doing because it makes you happy and matters to you. This fun fact about yourself will make the listener know how to raise your spirits when you are down or moody.
5. “I mostly listen to…”
Music calms the soul, and most people enjoy it regularly. Don’t limit your options to music; think about the concerts, bands, podcasts, YouTube channels, preachings, festivals, and lectures you have heard. This fun fact about yourself will help you create a good rapport and better recommendations from shared interests.
6. “The most stressful thing for me is…”
This fun fact about yourself might be relatable for most people. You can never go wrong by using this fun fact. It can result in laughter or more banter.
7. “I can do a good …accent (proceed to do it).”
Depending on how skilled you are, this fun fact about yourself can be impressive or funny. This fact is best used to seem human, likable, and memorable.
8. “The most amazing place I have ever been to is…”
This place could be a restaurant, hotel, town, or country. Pick any memory that stands out more than the rest and explain why it was memorable for you. When mentioning this fun fact about yourself, paint a vivid picture so that people understand why it was a memorable destination. Alternatively, the place could stand out because of the experience. If so, get into the nitty-gritty of this experience and why it makes the destination memorable for you.
9. “My childhood nickname was…”
Who gave you this nickname, was it your family or friends, how did this name come about, and how long did they call you this? Unleash your storytelling skills but make sure you have enough time to give the background story.
10. “I would love to have lunch with…”
Whoever you want to have lunch with doesn’t have to be a celebrity. It could be a loved one or someone who passed away. What would you tell them during the lunch date, how would the date go, what would you opt to eat during this date, and what would you ask them?
11. “My biggest struggle has been…and it has shaped my life by…”
This fun fact about yourself is very personal. Be sure that you are comfortable expressing it, and you will not make your listener(s) uncomfortable. If this is too personal for you, talk about an experience that changed your life. Share what happened and how it affected your life?
12. “One thing I would like to tick off my bucket list is…”
Do you have a bucket list, and what’s the one thing you’d like to do? Maybe the person you tell has already done it and can help you finally do it. Alternatively, it might also be on their bucket list, and you can do it together.
13. “What I like most about my job/career is…”
What do you like about your current job/career, and what aspect of your job is appealing? It could be the people you meet, getting free samples, or its spontaneity.
14. “The most embarrassing thing that has ever happened to me was…”
Sharing this fun fact about yourself makes you likable, vulnerable, and human. Embarrassing moments are mostly hilarious and unbelievable. Be sure to speak about your thoughts during the experience.
15. “I do/don’t believe in extraterrestrial life because…”
Do you believe in aliens? Dig deeper and figure out why you do/don't believe in extraterrestrial life. This fun fact about yourself will help people understand your reasoning, thinking process, and beliefs.
There you have it! Fifteen examples of fun facts about yourself that will help you have interesting conversations with others. You don’t have to keep straining and sitting in awkward silence during an interview, work function, or office hours. Break the ice once in a while by revealing fun facts about yourself to help others know more about you.