More Jokes People Told At Job Interviews
Job interviews are stressful enough without someone trying to be funny. People have told jokes about staplers, cat memes, and awkward office mishaps that made interviewers laugh, groan, or do both at the same time. Some jokes landed perfectly, some crashed spectacularly, and a few even helped land the job. Whether you’re starting your first gig, switching careers, or already a seasoned professional, these stories show that interviews are not just about resumes, references, or proper attire. They are about personality, timing, creativity, confidence, and the unpredictable ways people charm future bosses in moments that are equal parts awkward and hilarious.
Crocs And No Makeup
Showed up barefaced and in Crocs, cracked a quip about it, and snagged the office role.
Welcome To My Crib
On a video call, he gestured proudly to his IKEA pots and pans, MTV Cribs style.
Clark Kent Candidate
Played the Superman glasses gag, joked no one would recognize him, and won the position.
Swallow Velocity Test
Responded to nerdy airspeed question with African-or-European comeback, impressed the boss, and secured the promotion.
Comic Sans Scare
After explaining font choice, teasing about using Comic Sans, I got the room laughing, and landed the offer.
Breakfast Essay Legend
Ignored the hero question, wrote passionately about leftover Chinese food being an elite breakfast, and shocked management loved it.
Baby Eater Defense
When asked about kids, she joked about eating babies, which the manager repeated as her favorite intro.
Spy Question Backfire
Denied espionage, then asked if anyone ever confessed; the interviewer deadpanned none so far before offering the job.
Hand Sanitizer Hobby
With nothing to share during COVID, he joked about sanitizing as a hobby and got hired.
Money For The Ladies
The teenager confessed he wanted the job to impress girls, scored a high five, and got the paycheck.
Third Arm in Fukushima
Said he’d happily work near Fukushima since a third arm could be useful; the recruiter broke down laughing.
Laughing Stock Candidate
After bombing a test question, he cracked about being described by his recruiter as a laughing stock and recovered.
That’s What She Said
At a job fair, I deflected recruiter chatter with a bold joke that landed laughs but no offer.
Small Town Diversity
Talked about farming roots, then compared diversity to Catholics versus Lutherans, which got Canadian laughs.
Serial Killer Vibes
Explained frequent moving during the interview by comparing himself to a killer, then nailed the job, slicing meat like art.
Mirror Image
The hiring manager said he looked like a former worker, and he replied The guy must’ve been handsome.
Work Should Pay Me
When asked if mornings were exciting, he quipped that fun jobs should require him to pay.
Light Speed Logic
Pulled out a book during the interview and grilled the boss with a headlight at light speed paradox.
Too Honest For Comfort
Claimed honesty as a flaw, then snapped back with raw attitude that left the interviewer speechless.
Peanut Butter Problem
When asked about drugs, he joked about peanut butter before casually dropping cocaine as the punchline.
