The question is: Is a PhD more likely to have the skills necessary to do the job I need them to do? In my experience the answer is, all else on a resume being e

The question is: Is a PhD more likely to have the skills necessary to do the job I need them to do? In my experience the answer is, all else on a resume being equal, "Yes". Some one with more training and familiarity with research roles should be given the shot. Also I agree with others in that PhDs are really good at throwing something workable together. In my experience throwing something workable together is all we do in tech.