Interviews are riddled with unspoken negotiations, with both parties bound to the push and pull of obtaining and withholding information. For an interviewee, the optimal outcome is to be trusted and liked by one’s interviewer, and—most importantly—hired at the highest possible salary. However, unwelcome questions can expose information that compromises ... Read More

Interviews are riddled with unspoken negotiations, with both parties bound to the push and pull of obtaining and withholding information. For an interviewee, the optimal outcome is to be trusted and liked by one’s interviewer, and—most importantly—hired at the highest possible salary. However, unwelcome questions can expose information that compromises ... Read More

Having a good sense of humour can be beneficial in many scenarios, whether in your personal life or at work. However, when defining a strong leader, most people would not consider humour as being a crucial attribute. An article by Brad Bitterly and Alison Wood Brooks aimed to dig deeper into this topic, understanding that humour, when used responsibly, can ... Read More

“What is your greatest weakness?” Routinely, professional and personal situations require us to disclose negative information about ourselves, but in doing so, we run the risk of damaging how others view us. In a series of five unique studies, HKUST’s Professor Bradford Bitterly and his colleague examined whether humor can make us seem more likable and ... Read More