33 Jokes People Told at a Job Interview

Job interviews are stressful. These Redditors, however, learned that a well-timed joke can make an all-time impression, successfully diffusing the tension and securing an actual job offer. One joked that his only weakness was job interviews, while another said he’d work until he got the job done, but — wait for it — he might die eventually.

Unfortunately, a few of these jokes didn’t land, but like any great comedian, there’s nothing a little workshopping can’t fix to help them land the next punchline — and gig.