How to Use Humor in a Job Interview

Does the job interview always have to be serious? Yes…and no. Of course, there are components of every job interview that should be serious. However, I feel that being too serious in an interview is a flawed approach and a missed opportunity. Why? Research shows that when used properly, the use of humor facilitates personal attachment and builds connections. Sophie Scott presented an awesome TED talk on why we laugh and how the overall purpose of laughter is to create social bondi...