RE: Preparation for a phone screen interview

Subject: RE: Preparation for a phone screen interview
From: "Domaschuk, Rob" <Robd -at- datalogics -dot- com>
To: "TECHWR-L" <techwr-l -at- lists -dot- raycomm -dot- com>
Date: Wed, 8 Jan 2003 09:20:11 -0600


Bryan writes:

> In my world I feel that a car and a plane
> are remarkably similar.


Bryan,

I understand and appreciate the point you are trying to make, but I don't
think that statement is accurate. Here's how I see it:

Q: Can you pilot a plane built by Piper?
A: Yes

Q: So you have flown Piper planes before?
A: No

Q: What makes you think you can fly this plane?
A: I have a lot of experience and logged hours in planes built by Cessna. I
have a strong understanding of flying, and all I believe that the controls
in a Cessna and a Piper are similar. With my experience in Cessna craft, I
feel I can quickly learn the controls of the Piper.

The original question had to do with the ability to switch to a competing
product in the same field. "I can drive a car therefore I can fly a plane"
is like saying "I am an expert with using Word, therefore I can use
AutoCAD." Perhaps, but unlikely.

Just my 2¢


Rob Domaschuk | 312.853.8337 - p
Technical Writer | 719.623.7431 - f
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