Could pretty much anyone be hired to fill a position, irregardless of resume, if the hiring authority has enou

Question

gh knowledge of their business to train anyone to do any position?

Irregardless is considered nonstandard because of the two negative elements ir- and -less. It was probably formed on the analogy of such words as irrespective, irrelevant, and irreparable. Those who use it, including on occasion educated speakers, may do so from a desire to add emphasis. Irregardless first appeared in the early 20th century and was perhaps popularized by its use in a comic radio program of the 1930s.

This to me represents the double standard that can be used by hiring authorities to place a friend or relative in a position despite the qualifications because they can be trained, even without education generally.

But I could have used regardless instead. That would have been better english.

Answer 1

No. It would depend upon how trainable the applicant is.

Answer 2

Not if the position requires a degree of some sort or prior experience, or if there are standards that you have to meet in order to be hired. You will have to check with the company and their policies first. If the hiring authority has the knowledge to train them, then yes, other than the above mentioned exceptions.

Answer 3

Helpful Suggestion:

When interviewing for a job, or at ANY other time at all, avoid using the word IRREGARDLESS!!! It is not the word you want in this context. Actually it is not a word at all.
The word you want to use is REGARDLESS. That is an actual word and when you use this word correctly, people won't think you are illiterate!!!

Just thought you'd want to know.