Once upon a time one needed a certain degree of education in order to get a job. They say that's old-fashioned now: it's no longer the education that counts, it's their level of competence that is essential in personnel selection procedures. Although they now think they should get any job they want there's still a very effective (and fun!) way to turn them down as bloody as possible: ask for their portfolio! You see, in this competence-theory they have to prove to you that they have in one way or another acquired the competences you require for the job! Isn't that great!

So sit back and enjoy the ride ... let them sweat their pants off, trying to convince you that they're genuises and that they can turn lead to gold and they'll make you rich and that they'll never be sick ... Just yawn, look at the ceiling, scratch your balls and say "Hmmmm?" every now and then. Look who's more competent now, eh?

(Jacco Mokveld)