This was interesting to me as recently my nephew graduated from high school and was considering working at a job part time as it’s one of those things where it’s a great time to get some income and experience in the working world. When I started I got a job at a McDonalds which was pretty typical as businesses like these are constantly hiring and will train people with no experience. But to my surprise he was expressing that a lot of places turned him down because he was a student. The only thought was a business is worried that the person won’t last very long and their availability isn’t that great compared to someone who has already graduated as an example.
I wonder if that is the right way to go for a business. Especially for entry level work where the goal is to find someone competent and reliable. At the same time, getting someone younger can be a potential of a long-term candidate who grows with the company. Assuming they are treated well and feel it’s a great career choice. Can you imagine not wanting to hire students for even simple things like a paper route?
I guess like with the above example you can view it as a negative or positive. But for these types of jobs I don’t think one needs to be that picky if it is basic labor.