On Jan 8, 2009, at 2:08 AM, Byron Jeff wrote:

>>> I am well aware of why the question is asked, however the question  
>>> is
>>> poorly formed,
>>
>> I don't think it is. :)
>
> It is. To answer requires facts not in evidence: the qualifications  
> of the
> other (or average engineer) candidates.

Gimme a break.  If you can't extrapolate "compare yourself to other  
candidates" to "compare yourself to other engineers in general", I  
don't think I want to hire you.  That probably goes double if you're  
the sort of person who likes to get all hissy over a minor  
technicality in wording.

I would EXACTLY read the question as "what qualifications do you have  
beyond the minimum requirements mentioned in the job posting for the  
position you're applying for."  (gets a bit difficult if you're just  
throwing the resume into a big pool of jobs, but...)

You're free to do whatever your personal integrity dictates, of  
course.  You don't NEED me to hire you, right?

BillW

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