This was actually fun. I guess it's really hard to achieve on purpose the old Atari aesthetics, so you did a great job emulating the experience. I think it's super creative to try to reclaim the E.T.'s reputation as your approach to the jam's theme, so you get extra points.
The game runs super slow in my browser. I don't think that's good, but actually helps to emulate the original E.T. experience. Take some time to explain the keys at least on itch.io, I got stucked some time just trying to figure out what I should do. Save this concept, and once you have more time expand it, it may work really well.
Good job!
P.S. That job application jumpscare destroyed me. :c