When an individual whom is known to not be qualified for a job or position( typically because the initial assessment is a self review or the position asks for qualifications that are not possible for the individual to have) states that they have an interview or are being considered for a position. In addition, the actual interview generally never covers any topics related to the job
Jeff and Eric knew something was amiss when Derek told them he was being considered for an executive project management position. After all the three had just finished public high school two weeks before. It was clear Derek had qualilied at some point.