> You see, we are looking for the very best Recruiters, and it has been proven by major companies that the people that are able to do the job best have a very s

> You see, we are looking for the very best Recruiters, and it has been proven by major companies that the people that are able to do the job best have a very solid foundation in spreadsheets for quick applicant tracking. Doesn't the punchline hinge on the above quote from the interviewer being false? In other words, if the research really did show that testing on spreadsheet desiderata would get you the best recruiters, there would be no joke here. edit: clarification