getting hired

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So, a job interviewerINTERVIEWEUR asked the candidate, "How do explain this four-year gapÉCART on your résuméCV?"

The intervieweeCANDIDAT replied, "That's because I went to Yale."

The interviewer exclaimed, "Oh, that's impressive! You are hired!VOUS ÊTES EMBAUCHÉ !"

The intervieweeCANDIDAT responded, "Thanks! I really needed this yob."

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🔍 Vocabulary

In this joke, let's look at gap, résumé, and hired.
Gap refers to an empty or missing period, often in employment or education history.
Résumé is a document summarising a person's education, work experience, and skills.
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

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 word "yob" is a deliberate mispronunciation for humour, mimicking the sound of "job."

• 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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