Do the skills that come with age and experience count for less in today’s organizations?

Answer 1

To a point - this is the age of the degree... you need one for almost any decent job these days. However, I think employers do take into consideration your job skills from experience (not age, that would be discriminatory), but a degree is what they look for first.

Answer 2

Sometimes. My Dad was a career military man. He applied at a very prestigious scientific lab and was hired. By the time he left, the lab was seeking more Navy men and women. Altho my dad lacked a degree, he could prove his worth once hired and was paid accordingly. After he retired from the lab, they kept calling him back as a consultant and eventually offered him another full time job.
Lots of times "a piece of paper" will get you in the door but it might not keep you there. A good work ethic and integrity is worth a lot in a big company.

Answer 3

I think it goes in spurts. When I was looking for work, I kept seeing jobs in my field that stated "bachelor's degree required" and in Michigan, you know full well that there are 50 applicants out there applying for the same positions, so even if you have great experience, if you don't have the degree you can't get the job.

Now, I'm almost at the Bachelor's degree and I'm seeing more jobs out there asking for experience over a degree.

So, I think it all depends on the field and and what the employer is looking for.

Answer 4

In India many companies call for freshers from college so they can train in their unique work requirement... But many big firms call for people with experience in the relevent area of recruitment and structure their pay according to the experience...

In Govt placements there is stipulation of age limit while in private there is considerable relaxation, as they like to lure senior personnel with much experience for getting quick results - particularly in their new centres...

Answer 5

I see my father who is nearly 70 now using different skills.

He seems to have long lunches with other rich old people with an aim at generating business for the company.

70 year olds don't necessarily want to spend time with 40 year olds I guess.

They talk business for hours & big contracts are signed.

He then goes back to work, and processes it, but he needs an assistant because he is no longer as sharp as he used to be.

He seems very happy doing this.

Answer 6

YES