Dilbert cartoon first published on Thursday 21st August 1997

Dilbert//3050, first published 29 years ago on Thursday 21st August 1997

Tags

recruiting on campus judging me job interview engineering knowledge ancient confidence people skills

Official transcript

Caption: Recruiting on Campus. The nerdy college studnet says, "It's funny that you're judgein me. My engineering knowledge is current while yours is ancient."

Dilbert writes on a note pad. The nerd thinks, "I think I impressed him with my confidence."

Dilbert writes. The nerd hits himself in the head. "Ooh! People skills! I forgot!"

Dilbert writes.

originally published on dilbert.com

Open source transcript

RECRUITING ON CAMPUS IT'S FUNNY THAT YOU'RE JUDGING ME. MY ENGINEERING KNOWLEDGE IS CURRENT AND YOURS IS ANCIENT.

I THINK I IMPRESSED HIM WITH MY CONFIDENCE.

! PEOPLE SKILLS!

I FORGOT!

BONK BONK BONK

collated from github.com/jvarn/dilbert-archive

AI Analysis

Comic Strip Title: "Recruiting on Campus"

Summary:

• The comic strip features Dilbert, a character known for his sarcastic wit and engineering expertise, in a humorous situation.
• Dilbert is being interviewed for a job by a panel of people who are impressed by his confidence.
• However, Dilbert's engineering knowledge is current, and he is able to recall it from ancient times, showcasing his exceptional skills.
• The punchline of the comic strip is that Dilbert forgets people skills, highlighting the irony of his confidence and competence in one area but not another.

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