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When is a job applicant considered too young or too old for the position applied for?

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Question added by Marie Angelie Padriga , Coordinator - Retail Leasing and Mall Management , Union Properties PJSC
Date Posted: 2017/03/04
Duncan Robertson
by Duncan Robertson , Strategy Consultant , Duncan Robertson Consultancy

Only when the person doing the considering is prejudiced, and values their own bigotry more than the needs of the company, the law (in many countries) and morality.

Dalia Hemeid
by Dalia Hemeid , HR Group Manager , VisionV Holding

if the candidate is above 18 years old and under 65 years old, mentally and physically fit for the requirements of the job then should be given a chance to compete. i meet UN volunteers in their 72 of age.

Obaid ur Rehman
by Obaid ur Rehman , HR Executive , Al Bahr Al Arabi Marine Engineering Services

if he comes under child  labor then too young if working after retirement age then he is too old.

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