Suppose you were interviewing a candidate for an entry-level job. (forgive the sexist language, but for the sake of not having to type "he/she" over and over, let's assume the candidate is male).

He is well-qualified for the position, with a master's degree in a relavent field and a few years of experience. He is personable and friendly. He dresses nicely, and showed up on time for the interview. He is willing to accept a very low starting salary. He has virtually everything you could want from a candidate, but there is one significant flaw: his communication skills are lacking. Subjects and verbs do not agree. Grammatical errors abound. Mispronunciations are everywhere. Overall, conversations with him remind you of conversations you've had with your 4 year old nephew.

Let's assume that your other prospects are less qualified. They don't have advanced degrees, have little or no previous experience, and expect to be payed higher starting salaries. Let's assume, however, that their communication skills are better. Grammar and pronunciation are generally correct, subjects and verbs agree, and they are relatively easy to talk to.

Who would you hire, and why?