[Tom4784]

Originally Posted by Cherie

Of course relevant experience is a great help, but that is not what we are talking about here, we are talking about two people with zero experience of the job they are applying for, unrelated experience as I previously said still gives you soft skills, no work experience gives you just that...no experience


I think most employers don't let their hearts rule their heads they will take someone who is willing to work and who can show they have been able to hold down a job whatever that job might be over someone who has been unemployed for years.

I'd judge it on the person in that case, I'd go with the one who would fit in better with the team in question. In a case where both candidates lack relevant experience, I'd never base it on something I'd consider pointless experience.

I've been on both sides of that situation, I've suffered the pointless work placements the job centre puts people in, it doesn't teach you jack****, it's all a meaningless waste of time.