🎯 Pun

Why did the marker fail the job interview?

It kept making highlights but had no substance!

Why This Joke Works

'Making highlights' is what markers are literally designed to do — but in an interview context, a candidate who creates impressive-sounding highlights without actual substance is the classic red flag. The marker's technical skill becomes a resume liability, and the interviewer is right to pass.

🎤 How to Tell This Joke

Deliver with the disappointment of an interviewer who really wanted the marker to succeed but couldn't overlook the fundamental gap between form and content.

Perfect for:

•During interview prep or career coaching when talking about resume depth
•After a candidate doesn't make it through to the next round
•At a back-to-school or office supply shopping trip when someone grabs a highlighter

💡 Did You Know?

Workplace humor studies show that teams who share jokes (especially bad ones) have 15% higher productivity. Your HR department should be thanking you.

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