I don't exactly have any jobs to give out at the moment, [ he points out mildly.

Harold is not totally sure what's going on here. If they were back home he'd think Shaw was trying to recruit Carver to work the numbers, but it's not like he has any added advantage here. ]

... And I would certainly take Ms. Shaw's recommendation over any demonstration.

[ He feels obligated to clarify that he isn't looking for Carver to prove himself somehow. If Shaw wants to suggest it, that's good enough for him. She's more than proven herself at this point; whatever their disagreements, she's completely trustworthy. ]