Making a lasting impression is easier said than done. Over the last 10 years and with the rise of social media, more and more of us are connected to devices and less in tune with our real life. Gone are the days where you rattled off the phone number of your “Top 5.” I mean, have you met Siri?

How do you stop someone in their tracks, tweets, statuses, or Instagrams? We’re talking mid-Lo Fi II Instagram filter here. How do you interrupt someone when they are busy interrupting themselves?

Be memorable.

Upon arriving at Peter Mayer, each employee is asked to answer one very personal question. This question has never been discussed publicly until right now. The question — safeguarded longer than Coca-Cola’s secret formula:

“What is your fun fact?”

At first glance, the question might look like a bucket of Cool Whip, all airy and fluffy, but what is fun? What type of person are you? What makes you memorable? Here’s a look at some of the top hits from our very own, along with tips on making a memorable impression.

Be Distinct:

Do your research. What’s common? Stand out in the marketplace. How many people can say they have been on Jeopardy! and WON?

Meet Shannon Fazande. Human Resources Manager | Wheel of Fortune Winner

 

 

Offer Something of Value:

What’s in it for them? What’s in it for me?

A natural born model with no plan on stopping. At a young age, one of our newest hires realized the power of his “face value.”

 

Meet Andrew Bovine. Junior Account Executive | Child Model

 

 

 

Know Your Personality:

Your tone. Are you serious? LOUD? Quiet… shy…. Everyone wants to be on Broadway. Okay, maybe I just have an affection for singing and dancing. Regardless, it’s not every day you come across someone who can make a beat with a trash lid, broomstick, and coffee lid.

 

Meet Jeremy Dolan. Interactive Developer | Former Stomp Cast Member

 

 

 

Bring your “A-game”:

You’re only as good as the work you deliver. Pitch and share your ideas. Oh yeah, we also have some real pitchers and The Pitch all-stars on base.

 

Nate Batts, Interactive Developer | Pitcher for the Chicago Cubs

 

 

 

 

Walt Barron, Vice President, Strategy Director | As Seen On AMC’s The Pitch “Episode 1”

 

 

So when you’re asked “What’s your fun fact?,” know that everyone has been asked that very same question. Be distinct, offer something of value, show off your personality, and share, share, share! Stop them in their tweets.

We hire nice people who are smart. Fun, too.