Laughter is the Best Medicine. An old but true thing. I Loved It in Reader's Digest

[dballance]

Recently I interviewed for a job. My very good friend who did everything up to and including jumping up and down on the hiring manager's desk to get me the interview was outside the conference room during my interview. He'd been outside the conference room during other candidates interviews for the same position as well.

When I left the room and as he escorted me out of the building I told him I thought the interview went well. He mentioned he had heard laughter in the room so he was hopeful for me.

I really hadn't thought of it but looking back I did make some comments that elicited laughter from the interview team. I'm not a comedian, I just made comments anyone in my industry would find amusing.

So, in addition to the fact I'm completely qualified for the position and have performed the required duties for the job in the past I had that extra plus. I was able to relate to the interview team and make them laugh.

I was able to make them laugh because I don't take myself too seriously. I can make fun of myself and not feel I've denigrated myself.

Kind of one of those great qualities I love about people here on DU.

ON EDIT: I start the new job on March 4th.

[jerseyjack]

1. Keep 'em laughing.

[Scuba]

2. Contributing to a positive work environment is an asset.

[Granny M]

3. Congrats on the new job.

Best of luck!

[Maraya1969]

4. Congrats!!!

[Lifelong Protester]

5. I always tell folks I interview

that their resumes get them in the door, but once in the interview, like it or not, it's a popularity contest. People want to hire folks they can work with, and possessing a sense of humor (especially in these tough times) is essential.

Congratulations on the new job!

[mac56]

6. Right on.

I tell people the interview is where the potential employer figures out three things. 1: Can you do the job? 2: Will you do the job? 3: Will you be a pleasure or a PITA to deal with?

[Melissa G]

8. Exactly!

My criteria as well.

[NewJeffCT]

7. Congratulations on the job

And, getting the interviewers to laugh can be a huge plus.

[rustydog]

9. Way to go! Congrats

[Melissa G]

10. The problem with hiring someone is that

you have hired them. They are going to be around. Even if they can do the job extremely well, if it is a bad personality fit, it is going to drag the existing team down. Great job proving you were a pleasure to work with!

[mac56]

11. this

[Ron Obvious]

12. Congratulations!

Congratulations! I don't interview well, but sometimes you just click... A good feeling.

[lovemydog]

13. Hey, good for you

I like being around people who can smile, and make me smile!

[pacalo]

14. I love this!

Congrats, dballance!