Jokes in the resume
Your resume is an official document, and in official documents people least expect to meet humor. Besides the fact that the employer may not understand that the phrase that he just read was a joke, he may simply decide that this is inappropriate. Therefore, in a resume, it is better to try not to use your wit.
There are exceptions to any rule. So a resume for creative professions: advertiser, copywriter, journalist, graphic designer, etc. may contain a fraction of humor. Since such specialties imply a kind of informality and non-standard thinking and work. However, caution is also needed here so as not to overdo it - if you are not sure about the joke, then it is better not to use it.
Some job seekers use humor and another non-standard approach to resumes in order to find a suitable employer with the same non-standard approach to finding employees. It may actually work, but keep in mind that such a search takes much longer. In addition, it is not necessary that it is the manager who will consider your resume, it may first go through an HR manager who may not like your approach.
Interview Humor
The interview is often held in a dialogue format. In face-to-face communication, moderate humor is appropriate. A good joke that does not go beyond the bounds of decency can help relieve tension and translate the conversation into a more laid-back channel.
Keep track of the interlocutor, his reaction and approach to the interview. A good sense of humor testifies to the sharpness of the mind, but an unsuccessful joke can negate all your previous efforts.
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