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Why Timpson uses Mr Men characters to recruit staff

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Why Timpson uses Mr Men characters to recruit staff

Mr Happy? Mr Greedy? Little Miss Sunshine? Which Mr Men character would you say represents you the most?

An unconventional interview question, but one which has proved successful for Timpson, who recruits staff based on which Mr Men character they say represents them.

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