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Dilbert cartoon first published on Friday 2nd April 2010

Dilbert//7657, first published sixteen years ago on Friday 2nd April 2010


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training new software trick hire job opening interview technical expert provide


Official transcript

Dilbert says, "I need training to use our new software."

The Boss says, "Pretend we have a job opening for a technical expert in that field. Then ask applicants how they would do whatever it is that you need to do."

Man says, "Does you company provide training?"

Dilbert says, "'Provide' is a strong word."

originally published on dilbert.com


Open source transcript

I NEED TRAINING TO USE OUR NEW SOFTWARE.

PRETEND WE HAVE A JOB OPENING FOR A TECHNICAL EXPERT IN THAT FIELD. THEN ASK APPLICANTS HOW THEY WOULD DO WHATEVER IT IS THAT YOU NEED TO DO.

DOES YOUR COMPANY PROVIDE TRAINING?

"PROVIDE" IS A STRONG WORD.

collated from github.com/jvarn/dilbert-archive


AI Analysis

Comic Strip Title: "Providing Training"

Summary:

The comic strip revolves around a job opening for a technical expert in a company. The applicant is asked how they would perform the required tasks, and the company's representative responds with a strong emphasis on the word "provide," implying that training is a crucial aspect of the role.

Key Elements:

  • A job opening for a technical expert
  • An applicant's response to the question of how they would perform the required tasks
  • The company's representative's emphasis on the word "provide" as a key aspect of the role
  • A humorous tone, characteristic of the 'Dilbert' comic strip series

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