2007-06-15 09:26:56 · 11 answers · asked by Gypsy Gal 6 in Society & Culture ➔ Other - Society & Culture
Probably an older person. They tend to be more knowledgeable.
2007-06-15 09:31:18 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
Depends what the job was. If it was for a physically demanding job, I'd probably hire the younger person as most old people I know are sort of feeble and not as strong as someone younger. If it was an office/desk job, I'd probably hire the older person mainly because A) they're probably more mature than a younger person and wouldn't call in hungover, etc., and also because their families are grown and gone, so they wouldn't have to miss a lot of work for sick kids, school appointments, etc.
2007-06-15 16:36:40 · answer #2 · answered by brevejunkie 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Young people are good to hire because they can learn and grow with your company. That is a good reason to hire a young person. An older person, has more experience with life and could be a good asset aswell. It's really up to the individual.
2007-06-15 16:32:50 · answer #3 · answered by flowers4eden 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Most of my decision would depend upon the background and experience of the person. However, I would be more inclined to hire the older person in hopes that he/she would be a mature, dependable worker. I've been involved in hiring a young person or two who turned out to be more trouble than they were worth.
2007-06-15 16:31:48 · answer #4 · answered by Purdey EP 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
depends on the job and qualifications.
older are generally more responsible and better work ethics.
If the younger applicant has a history of working hard (I don't mean to get out of work).Is respectful and not thinking they will be a VP in 6 mos.
2007-06-15 18:14:23 · answer #5 · answered by robert p 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
That is really vague. Depends on the work.. If it is really toiling hard work, then I would rather have someone young, for many reasons.. But, if it is desk job or customer service where there was not back bending.. I would hire an old person, assuming that I met them and they were not crabby.
2007-06-15 16:31:42 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋
Anyone answering this question who says they would prefer a younger person may not understand that it is against the law to discriminate based on age (over 40).
2007-06-15 16:31:02 · answer #7 · answered by rollo_tomassi423 6 · 0⤊ 2⤋
depends on the job and the persons qualifications
2007-06-15 16:29:36 · answer #8 · answered by island3girl 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
depends on the job
2007-06-15 16:30:25 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
depends on their personality
2007-06-15 16:30:46 · answer #10 · answered by Katie 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋