You feel that a person is very much unqulified for a job, so much so that
they ask you for help in applying, do you help them knowing that it will
in some way affect your job or do you tell them your feelings knowing that
they will take offence at whatever you say? Keep in mind that you have
just gotten to be on this persons good side..... 

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I would offer suggestions on what that person might do, before
applying, that would improve his or her chances of getting the job.
That is, if I was asked.  I'm assuming we are friends and this was
an honest request for assistance.

I'd usually do what chelsea would.

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If they get the job and screw it up it will affect your ability to get you job 
done.

Tell em the truth

When I was in this situation I told my boss that the person
was an acquaintance of mine who expressed interest in
the job, but that I didn't have any idea of their qualifications,
and that didn't want to be a part of the interview process
so as not to complicate things between me and this person.

They didn't get the job, but it took a while for my boss and
co-workers to decide.  I did keep my friend posted on the
developments and told her quite honestly what they told me.
It worked out fine.

I'd say to let him or her apply.  Who am I to judge who is qualified or
unqualified? I'm not the one doing the hiring.

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