(MoneyWatch) Interviewing for a job is no laughing matter, but that doesn't mean humor can't help you. It can lighten the mood, putting both you and your interviewer at ease; smooth over an awkward ...

When you’re looking for a job, it can be hard to thread the needle between pumping yourself up as the best candidate without coming across as a braggart. Now, a study suggests there is a way to toe ...

Humor can oftentimes be a great asset when it comes to networking and job seeking. It can help break the ice or add a bit of personality to your interviews. But how do you best leverage a gift with ...

During the manager’s last staff meeting, everyone was texting just below the conference table. He thought the sudden cheer by two employees meant he’d said something clever (when it was really a score ...

TROY, N.Y. >> Business and community leaders enjoyed an early morning laugh Tuesday and learned from Dr. Joel Goodman, founder of the Humor Project, how that laughter can help them be better at their ...

Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... I am about to turn 62. I remember not too long ago I was looking forward to retirement, but now that I’m so close, I’m not sure I’m ready. Looking back on ...

NEW YORK (Reuters) - Sometime during the recession, work -- or the lack of it -- became funny. From oversleeping and missing a job interview to being fired for no reason, job woes are now a great ...

As a human resources manager, I’ve had my share of serious moments. But, as in every other profession, I’ve had my share of laughs, too. Throughout my years as a recruiter, I’ve provided countless ...

“I once went to a house I had visited before, and they had only one thing on their refrigerator: our Christmas card!” he added with a giggle. His use of humor is not just a branding strategy, but a ...

During the manager’s last staff meeting, everyone was texting just below the conference table. He thought the sudden cheer by two employees meant he’d said something clever (when it was really a score ...