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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]As some who has done a lot of hiring, I say no to jokes, including the hot seat one, yawn, at least three other people used that line already that day and I am hot hiring them either. Just no jokes, even the chocolate one, none. [u]In general, people use humor in the workplace to distract from the fact that they are not doing a good job[/u] so not I will not hire you if you make a joke in an interview because st a later date you will joke your way through a performance appraisal. [/quote]

NP here who has also done a lot of hiring.  People also use humor to lessen the tension in stressful situations, and I disagree with the bolded part. Perhaps that's the PP's experience, or her workplace culture.  It's neither my experience, nor the culture in my workplace.

Don't plan to be funny or try to be funny, as a different PP said, it has to be organic.  The fit for the job has to be both ways, so if you're naturally prone to that type of personality, it's probably ok to show it somewhat.  Everyone wants to know what they're going to get, and don't everyone is completely dry.  But don't force it.[/quote]

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