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On 9/24/13, Neutral Observer wrote:

> Just curious. If you were interviewing candidates for a

> position and a young person (22-49) and an older person (65)

> applied, who would you hire. They both have the same

> degrees and certifications. The young candidate's only

> experience is substitute teaching while the older candidate

> is a retired teacher with over 30 years teaching experience

> and also a few years of substituting after retirement.

Depends on:

How do they respond to interview questions?

How are their references?

Why did the one teacher retire, and then decide to "un-retire"?

How closely do these teachers' strengths and goals fit the
current opening?

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