[sygzzy]

I just learned enough awk to alter a tiny script written by someone else. It's so going on the resume.

Seriously - just apply to anything that sounds good - if they really are decent and the position is junior - or if it is a senior position it doesn't revolve around that particular technology - you can learn on the job.

[ia]

it sounds like your recommendation is to make sure i am competent/comfortable in the core technology, and then worry about the ancillary stuff as it comes up. is that right? i'm not worried about not knowing the answer to something in an interview (it's bound to happen eventually)--i am worried about someone thinking my resume isn't truthful.