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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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