getting hired
Ret's ESL Jokes
So, a job interviewer asked the candidate, “How do you explain this 4-year gap on your résumé?”
The interviewee replied, “That’s because I went to Yale.”
The interviewer exclaimed, “Oh, that’s impressive! You are hired!“
The interviewee responded, “Thanks! I really needed this yob.”
Vocabulary
Gap refers to an missing period, often in employment or education history.
Résumé is a document of a person’s education, work experience, etc.
Hired means officially offered a job or position.
There was a gap in her employment history due to travel.
She updated her résumé before applying for the job.
He was hired after a successful interview.
Grammar Focus
This joke uses the past simple tense for actions like “asked,” “replied,” and “exclaimed.” It also employs direct speech to capture the dialogue between the interviewer and interviewee.
The interviewer asked about the candidate’s experience.
“I went to Yale,” the interviewee replied.
The interviewer exclaimed, “You’re hired!”
Synonyms & Alternatives
Gap: break, hiatus
Résumé: CV, curriculum vitae
Hired: employed, recruited
Mini Dialogue
Manager: I noticed a three-year gap on your CV. Can you explain it?
Candidate: I took time off to study at a prestigious university.
Manager: That's impressive! You're hired for the role.
Candidate: Thank you! I'm excited to start this job.
Manager: Great, welcome to the team!
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