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Caption contest #1 – Roman job seeker cartoon

by Eric Shannon on April 9, 2012 · 27 comments

FIRST PLACE

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Karen Denton of Florence, MA

“Interviewer: What are your qualifications as a chef?
Roman job seeker: I make a great Caesar salad.”


A few words with Karen:

What do you do for a living?
My name is Karen Denton and I live in Florence, no, not Italy, a small town in western Ma. I am currently building a business, Green Natured where I am selling my photographs, photo art (graphically transformed photos), as well as custom made greeting cards, mostly online. I am in the process of developing the website. I am also employed with a  tutoring service where I do in house tutoring in English as a second language, and Math, for students grades k-12.

Has your sense of humor ever helped you on the job?
Humor is something I use all the time to keep my students attention and to make learning fun.

Ever used humor in a job search?
I once went into a job interview where a panel of five were seated, and within thirty seconds, had them all laughing. I didn’t get the job, but I got a few laughs.

What’s your best advice for jobseekers?
My best advice for job seekers is Think Positively! Don’t Give Up! and Don’t Be Afraid to try Something New! and yes, Follow Your Dreams!

What do you find funny and not funny about job search?
I find some of the headlines for jobs amusing, like We’ll send you a kit so you can work from home, free with purchase.

Job searching requires patience, mental stamina, a positive attitude, and a whole list of other qualities. It can be difficult, discouraging, and at times bring you to tears, but then you’ve got to pick yourself up, dust yourself off, remain hopeful, and laugh about it. Humor and hope will get you through to your next job.
 

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Pattie:

‘You’re going to have to convert all these password numbers out of Roman numerals and into something our system can read.’


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  • Eldaah

     

    You, SIR, are in violation of HR policy
    5.A.3 – skirts must be at least knee length!

  • Pattie

    You’re going to have to convert all these password numbers out of Roman numerals and into something our system can read.

    • www.internetinc.com/ Eric Shannon

      or “Fine! But our applicant tracking system is not going to handle these roman numerals on your resume, SIR”

  • Techcapsule

    Unfortunately Roman armor was not on the GSA sir.

  • Dusty

    Alright Stewart, i’ve had enough of your buffoonery, I know we have casual Fridays but regulation clearly states men are not aloud to wear skirts.

  • Cindy Demaree

    Will I get the Tax refund, your highness?

  • Kat_emerick

    Well according to your scroll, you only paid taxes in the year MCML , are you aware that it is
    now MMXII ?

  • Claudia Lima

    All my respect sir,
    but could you send this list by e-mail?

  • Lshaun1

    If you wanted computer upgrades, you could have simply asked

  • Lshaun1

    So they sent you in to ask for new computers huh?

  • Writer61

    Experienced explorer seeks bride- She must be willing to endure long -distance relationship and have a large dowry- please send photo copy of  financial assets.

  • Melissa

    This clause here states I’m entitled to your money.

  • JODI BRADSHAW

    You are not Spartacus

  • Guest

    A Killer Resume

  • Guest

    Guess you haven’t heard about the one-page resume there, killer!

  • Acosta_nanzar

    I’m sorry but the only job your are qualified for is the company guard!

  • Countrytino

    “Great resume but sadly we just hired the 300th Spartan. Sorry”

  • Alex Sena

    The scroll doesn’t say: “Do as the Romans do and dress in a little skirt!”
    Nope, can’t do that. So, move on, dude!

  • Mcoffey23

    As lengthy as this resume is sir..you have not listed any experince using Facebook and Twitter…you must know that any job seeking hirement, requires these two skills!

  • Kd099

    Interviewer: What are your qualifications as a chef?
    Roman job seeker: I make a great Caesar salad.

  • Ramonmex10

    If you read section V, paragraph III, of the employee scroll, your chariot allowance is paid out on a bi-monthly basis. 

  • Celia Bassols

    Despite your extensive resume I have found a chink in your armor.

    • www.internetinc.com/ Eric Shannon

      or “Extensive resume, sir, but there’s a chink in your armor!”

  • Alejandro

    Since last week I was fired of the Roma Coliseum tourist business . . . I wonder if at least I can reinforce your security here at USA.

  • dmdehaven.wordpress.com/ Dayna

    “I’m not sure this is what our clients meant when they asked us to go back to the way things were, Sir.”

  • Wraith7n

    Probably user error, have you tried rebooting it?

  • https://twitter.com/#!/smallbiztrends Anita Campbell

    “Friends, Romans, countrymen … here is your pink slip!”

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