First, it looks like we've hit max depth on this thread, I can't reply to Nicks post (this is probably a sign that I should shut up now :)) Sorry, I was not ve

First, it looks like we've hit max depth on this thread, I can't reply to Nicks post (this is probably a sign that I should shut up now :)) Sorry, I was not very clear in my first post. The job was advertised clearly being on a web system, looking for experienced developers. I don't have a copy of the ad any more, but I'm quite sure it specifically stated OO as wanted experience. My main point with the first post was to highlight the disconnect between the level they graded themselves at, and the level at which they actually were. If I'm talking with someone claiming to be an experienced Perl web developer, I'd expect, among several things, they would have OO experience. (If anyone's interested in the end of the story -- we gave up on trying to find a senior person, and instead went with a guy who did not have much experience at all, but came across as very keen to learn. It worked out very well). edit: oh, now I have a "reply" link under Nicks post. oh well, too late.