[s4e13] Job Fair -

Reviews for the episode were mixed upon its release, with many critics viewing it as a "mulligan" or "table-setting" for the Season 4 finale.

Critics highlighted the theme of "rejection"—from the high schoolers rejecting Michael's outdated industry to the client initially rejecting Jim's pitch. However, it also marked a turning point where Jim began taking his career seriously for Pam's sake, and Pam began exploring graphic design. [S4E13] Job Fair

Michael, Pam, Oscar, and Darryl attend a job fair at Valley View High School. Michael's attempts to recruit "the best and brightest" fail miserably as he alienates potential interns for not being "cool" enough and eventually gets kicked out by security. Reviews for the episode were mixed upon its