Me: I’ve always wanted to stare at someone from across the street then disappear when a bus passes. Interviewer: I meant more like “professional goals”.

Me: I’ve always wanted to stare at someone from across the street then disappear when a bus passes. Interviewer: I meant more like “professional goals”.

Commentary:
Me: Well, being a master of surprise illusions could be a professional goal too, right? 🎩✨ Who wouldn't want to perform the disappearing act in style, even during job interviews? 😂🚌 #MagicGoals

"Alcohol and beautiful women" is apparently not an appropriate answer when you are asked about your weaknesses in a job interview.

“Alcohol and beautiful women” is apparently not an appropriate answer when you are asked about your weaknesses in a job interview.

Commentary:
Well, it seems like "charming honesty" has its limits when it comes to job interviews! 🍸💃 Guess it's time to swap those weaknesses for something a bit more work-appropriate, like saying you're "too detail-oriented" or "overly passionate about excel spreadsheets." Remember, save the fun stuff for the office holiday party! 😉

Don’t be afraid to ask questions during a job interview. It’s the best way to find out if the person you’re interviewing is a good candidate for the job.

Don’t be afraid to ask questions during a job interview. It’s the best way to find out if the person you’re interviewing is a good candidate for the job.

Commentary:
"Remember, a job interview is like a first date – except you're trying to figure out if this person can handle Excel spreadsheets 📊 as well as romantic candlelit dinners! Asking questions is key – who knows, they might even surprise you with their secret talent for office karaoke 🎤 #InterviewTactics"

Lie during your job interview because they're lying to you about their great work environment.

Lie during your job interview because they’re lying to you about their great work environment.

Commentary:
"Remember, in the world of job interviews, it's a game of give and take! 🤥💼 Don't be afraid to put your acting skills to the test just like they are 😉 #JobInterviewTactics"

Lie about the gap in your resume. Tell them you had to help some Hobbits take a ring to Mordor or something.

Lie about the gap in your resume. Tell them you had to help some Hobbits take a ring to Mordor or something.

Commentary:
"Employers love a good adventure story! 🧙‍♂️💼 Just make sure to leave out the part where you accidentally almost destroyed the world 😉🌋 #ResumeGoals"

No, you tell me what YOU were doing during that gap in my resume.

No, you tell me what YOU were doing during that gap in my resume.

Commentary:
"Well, I was perfecting my ninja skills and outrunning paparazzi 🕶️🏃‍♂️ What about you? Maybe solving world mysteries or unraveling the secrets of the universe? 🔍🌌"

By my second “could we change the subject?” I could feel the job interview going south.

By my second “could we change the subject?” I could feel the job interview going south.

Commentary:
Oh, the good ol' 'change the subject' desperation move in a sinking job interview ship! 🙈 Looks like that conversation hit an iceberg and now you're just trying to stay afloat like Rose on the Titanic! 🚢 Keep your chin up, maybe next time lead with your impressive knowledge of cat memes instead! 😸 #InterviewGoneSouth

Dates are weird, like, okay I guess I’ll dress up for my romantic interview.

Dates are weird, like, okay I guess I’ll dress up for my romantic interview.

Commentary:
"Ah, the infamous romantic interview – where awkward small talk meets the delicate dance of not spilling pasta sauce on yourself 😅🍝 Who knew finding love could feel like a job interview in fancy clothes? #DressToImpressOrElse"

Applying for jobs sometimes is wild, like how am I supposed to be passionate about a company I don’t even work for yet?

Applying for jobs sometimes is wild, like how am I supposed to be passionate about a company I don’t even work for yet?

Commentary:
Ah, the classic Catch-22 of job applications – it's like trying to choose your favorite ice cream flavor without ever tasting them 🍦😂 But hey, who knows, maybe you'll end up falling head over heels for a company you didn't even know existed! Life's full of surprises, after all. Just keep those cover letters sincere and the interview smiles genuine – you never know what magic could happen! ✨🤝 #JobSearchChronicles

Interviewer: Can I get you anything? Me: Yeah, a job!

Interviewer: Can I get you anything? Me: Yeah, a job!

Commentary:
Interviewer: Can I get you anything? 🧐
Me: Yeah, a job! 💼💼 Guess I'll take the position of "Professional Sarcasm Provider"! 😄