> I also worry that they don't quite get some concepts like: most programmers can learn any new language/framework if they have motivation behind it. Then why

> I also worry that they don't quite get some concepts like: most programmers can learn any new language/framework if they have motivation behind it. Then why are they actually handling this at all? It sounds like they should have zero contact with the applicants, not first contact! You never get a second chance to make a first impression.