In the context of a job advertisement, what does "is a pre" mean?
Top and only useful result on Google was this, only guessing "pré-requis" (requirement), which makes it odd to include sporadically in a list of job requirements like this PDF section:
Job Qualification
• M.Sc. / BSc. in software engineering or equivalent.
• 7+ years of experience in Software design.
• (Must) Experience in writing Python.
• Experience in writing embedded C-code.
• Experience with Labview is a pre.
• Experience in FPGA design and prototyping is a pre.
• Knowledge of scripting languages.
• Good communication skills, team player, driver mentality, pro-active attitude.
• Networking skills, creative, motivating, curious, open minded.
• Able to identify and resolve complex issues.
• Fluent English speaker.
And especially this recruiter quote:
Skills must:
• RubySkills pre:
• Ruby on Rails
• Java
Best Answer
The "is a" portion used in the first example indicates that "pre" is a noun, and I am inclined to think you are correct that it is short for "prerequisite". Of course, the example also includes "(Must)" which should indicate the same thing, so there is a lack of internal consistency.
In the second example, however, the "pre" category is contrasted with "must". I would interpret this as short for "preferred", meaning skills which would reflect well on the applicant but are not required.