Reluctant to Appoint a suitable candidate

**JanChris** · 09-Jun-14, 04:51 PM

Originally Posted by HR Solutions

Sorry .... that was a bit badly put. What I meant was - do you get this feeling because the person is just younger than you or looks immature or acts immature ? The reason I ask is because we have a lady that works for us that looks that way as well, sometimes acts that way, but she will tear the pants off you if/when she gets going with her knowledge. Just be carefull of this because very often people conducting the interview will act a bit ignorant to try to find out a bit of the other side of you. Its the same as - we very often ask our receiptionist what she thought of a candidate when they walked thro the door and dealt with her. Its amazing what one can pick up from her how some people look down on ladies on the front desk, treat them like shit and think that they can get away with it.
Its a very good indication of how that person will fit into a specific job, handling people etc , handling woman or handling people of a different race.

It has nothing to do with age but purely the answers you get to your questions and the questions put to you. Life's experience can only come with time.

**JanChris** · 09-Jun-14, 04:59 PM

Originally Posted by adrianh

It happed to me once during an interview. The thought that I had was that I would never be able to work for such a dumba$$

Adrian, unfortunately this happens in the workplace. We lose experienced people and they are employed by companies abroad and SA will eventually suffer because of this.

**Blurock** · 09-Jun-14, 08:55 PM

If you have scarce qualities, abilities and qualifications, you do not take the first job that comes your way, but you also do some homework on the potential employer. You don't want to end up working for a dumbass that does not appreciate you or offers no opportunities to grow or advance in the company.

**JanChris** · 10-Jun-14, 07:58 AM

Originally Posted by Blurock

If you have scarce qualities, abilities and qualifications, you do not take the first job that comes your way, but you also do some homework on the potential employer. You don't want to end up working for a dumbass that does not appreciate you or offers no opportunities to grow or advance in the company.

Very True, that is what I did and during the interview came to my conclusion. How the company "survives" is a mystery. I do not claim to know everything and find it very interesting to listen to the ideas of young and old.