Dilbert cartoon first published on Sunday 23rd November 2003

Dilbert//5335, first published 23 years ago on Sunday 23rd November 2003

Tags

job applaicants new batch 500 qualified people who wants job pummel each applicat very soft itmes harder materials sugar doughnut their attitudes upbeat

Official transcript

"The new batch of job applicants is more desperate than usual."

originally published on dilbert.com

Open source transcript

THE NEW BATCH OF JOB APPLICANTS IS MORE DESPERATE THAN USUAL.

FIVE HUNDRED QUALIFIED PEOPLE APPLIED FOR THIS POSITION.

BUT WHO WANTS THIS JOB THE MOST?

I PLAN TO PUMMEL EACH APPLICANT WITH A VARIETY OF OBJECTS, BEGINNING WITH VERY SOFT EXCELLENT THEN I'LL GRADUALLY MOVE TOWARD HARDER MATERIALS UNTIL ONLY ONE PERSON IS LEFT.

I'LL BEGIN WITH THIS SOFT SUGAR DOUGHNUT.

ZING PIFF!

THANK YOU.

ITEMS.

HOW ARE THEIR ATTITUDES?

REFRESHINGLY UPBEAT!

collated from github.com/jvarn/dilbert-archive

AI Analysis

Comic Strip Title: "Job Applicant Interview"

Summary:

The comic strip depicts a job interview between a man and a red creature. The man is determined to hire the creature, despite its lack of qualifications, by creating a job that matches its skills. The creature's attitude and behavior are highlighted throughout the interview, showcasing its unique personality.

Key Points:

• The man is desperate to hire the creature, even though it has no qualifications.
• The creature is unimpressed by the job offer and only agrees to work if it can move harder materials.
• The man creates a job that involves moving soft sugar doughnuts, which the creature is eager to start.
• The man is pleased with the creature's attitude and behavior, and thanks it for its enthusiasm.

Overall:

The comic strip humorously highlights the absurdity of the job interview process and the creative ways in which employers try to find the right candidate. The use of a red creature as the main character adds a touch of whimsy and fantasy to the strip, making it an entertaining read.

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