Episode 36: Things to say (and not to say) in a job interview: Jamie McLaughlin, Monday Talent

Update: 2024-10-25

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Thinking of cracking a joke next time you’re in a job interview? Jamie McLaughlin, CEO of recruitment firm Monday Talent, tells Laughing Matters that while this could be a good approach, you should take a step back and make sure you read the room! He also goes into details on:

The importance of the right humor in interviews, especially as most today are virtual
Why sarcasm can be a quick way to humor but isn’t always the best way to help people relax
An embarrassing story of an interviewer who tried to weaponize humor

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Episode 36: Things to say (and not to say) in a job interview: Jamie McLaughlin, Monday Talent

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Episode 36: Things to say (and not to say) in a job interview: Jamie McLaughlin, Monday Talent