yeah many of the senior now a day knows exactly what is the need asked for in the market so i think experience comes in doing in every situation 

Organizations always look towards those people, who serve the organization's interests.Even a small business man hopes to do business with profits. In this regard, a senior member has an edge over the youngsters. Again it's the attitude of the management of an organization that matters.

usha manohar wrote:

There is definitely a change in the attitude of the employers which has become more capitalistic in its preference , more an American concept where the capacity of a person to impress and bring in business becomes the most preferred qualification. But this has its own short comings in the long run. A senior experienced person need not always have old fashioned ideas, he or she may be with the times and know what exactly is needed for the betterment of the company, given a chance ! It is normally youngsters with a few years of experience that get the best of jobs.

True...that too and now more focus is given on hiring candidates who are able to multitask effectively. When it comes to multitasking, usually the seniors lose out as they find it hard to pick up new skills in addition to what they have been doing for years. Younger, on the other hand, have no problem multitasking and get picked up. But unfortunately, it does have long term consequences that in due course of time, their may not be people left with in-depth knowledge of any particular expertise, as youngsters tend to focus only on picking up enough to do a job and not go in deeper.

Kalyani Nandurkar wrote:

usha manohar wrote:

There is definitely a change in the attitude of the employers which has become more capitalistic in its preference , more an American concept where the capacity of a person to impress and bring in business becomes the most preferred qualification. But this has its own short comings in the long run. A senior experienced person need not always have old fashioned ideas, he or she may be with the times and know what exactly is needed for the betterment of the company, given a chance ! It is normally youngsters with a few years of experience that get the best of jobs.

True...that too and now more focus is given on hiring candidates who are able to multitask effectively. When it comes to multitasking, usually the seniors lose out as they find it hard to pick up new skills in addition to what they have been doing for years. Younger, on the other hand, have no problem multitasking and get picked up. But unfortunately, it does have long term consequences that in due course of time, their may not be people left with in-depth knowledge of any particular expertise, as youngsters tend to focus only on picking up enough to do a job and not go in deeper.

Kalyani, there is no denying that the youngsters if today are a very smart lot, also having the advantage of youthful agility on their side. As far as multitasking goes, like you said one cannot do full justice to any one job since you are dividing your attention. I have an uncle working for nescafe of course he is retired now. He did his BSC after joining the company realising that he lacked the required knowledge and qualification and could be left behind ESP when qualified youngsters were joining in. Later he did a course in computer management and finally an MBA, all of this while in service. He reached a very high position before his retirement. 

I have seen most of the Business organizations believe in providing opportunities for the youngsters. The organizations are  ready to bear the losses. The management of these organizations think these losses are worth taking  as one of these youngsters may emerge as the Man Friday and prove his worth in making the Organization walk on the path of profits. Additionally most of these youngsters are recruited as apprentices for lesser wages.

usha manohar wrote:

Kalyani Nandurkar wrote:

usha manohar wrote:

There is definitely a change in the attitude of the employers which has become more capitalistic in its preference , more an American concept where the capacity of a person to impress and bring in business becomes the most preferred qualification. But this has its own short comings in the long run. A senior experienced person need not always have old fashioned ideas, he or she may be with the times and know what exactly is needed for the betterment of the company, given a chance ! It is normally youngsters with a few years of experience that get the best of jobs.

True...that too and now more focus is given on hiring candidates who are able to multitask effectively. When it comes to multitasking, usually the seniors lose out as they find it hard to pick up new skills in addition to what they have been doing for years. Younger, on the other hand, have no problem multitasking and get picked up. But unfortunately, it does have long term consequences that in due course of time, their may not be people left with in-depth knowledge of any particular expertise, as youngsters tend to focus only on picking up enough to do a job and not go in deeper.

Kalyani, there is no denying that the youngsters if today are a very smart lot, also having the advantage of youthful agility on their side. As far as multitasking goes, like you said one cannot do full justice to any one job since you are dividing your attention. I have an uncle working for nescafe of course he is retired now. He did his BSC after joining the company realising that he lacked the required knowledge and qualification and could be left behind ESP when qualified youngsters were joining in. Later he did a course in computer management and finally an MBA, all of this while in service. He reached a very high position before his retirement. 

That is really commendable Usha, he took those many efforts so that he could not be left behind. It is this attribute of willingness and ability to adapt quickly to changes is what most in the end, even much more than experience, knowledge and even seniority.

Kalyani Nandurkar wrote:

usha manohar wrote:

Kalyani Nandurkar wrote:

usha manohar wrote:

There is definitely a change in the attitude of the employers which has become more capitalistic in its preference , more an American concept where the capacity of a person to impress and bring in business becomes the most preferred qualification. But this has its own short comings in the long run. A senior experienced person need not always have old fashioned ideas, he or she may be with the times and know what exactly is needed for the betterment of the company, given a chance ! It is normally youngsters with a few years of experience that get the best of jobs.

True...that too and now more focus is given on hiring candidates who are able to multitask effectively. When it comes to multitasking, usually the seniors lose out as they find it hard to pick up new skills in addition to what they have been doing for years. Younger, on the other hand, have no problem multitasking and get picked up. But unfortunately, it does have long term consequences that in due course of time, their may not be people left with in-depth knowledge of any particular expertise, as youngsters tend to focus only on picking up enough to do a job and not go in deeper.

Kalyani, there is no denying that the youngsters if today are a very smart lot, also having the advantage of youthful agility on their side. As far as multitasking goes, like you said one cannot do full justice to any one job since you are dividing your attention. I have an uncle working for nescafe of course he is retired now. He did his BSC after joining the company realising that he lacked the required knowledge and qualification and could be left behind ESP when qualified youngsters were joining in. Later he did a course in computer management and finally an MBA, all of this while in service. He reached a very high position before his retirement. 

That is really commendable Usha, he took those many efforts so that he could not be left behind. It is this attribute of willingness and ability to adapt quickly to changes is what most in the end, even much more than experience, knowledge and even seniority.

Yes his is an exemplary case and not many would think of educating themselves after marriage, kids and having worked for a considerable number of years. Basically , even the seniors should keep in step with the youngsters and it is not impossible.

Now most of the organizations are equipped with highly computerized equipment. It's here the senior persons fail to cope up with. Whereas youngsters are very easily getting adjusted to the new technology. Youngsters are more inclined to use the innovative ways to boost the profits of the organization employing Apps and other new technological developments,

usha manohar wrote:

Kalyani Nandurkar wrote:

usha manohar wrote:

Kalyani Nandurkar wrote:

usha manohar wrote:

There is definitely a change in the attitude of the employers which has become more capitalistic in its preference , more an American concept where the capacity of a person to impress and bring in business becomes the most preferred qualification. But this has its own short comings in the long run. A senior experienced person need not always have old fashioned ideas, he or she may be with the times and know what exactly is needed for the betterment of the company, given a chance ! It is normally youngsters with a few years of experience that get the best of jobs.

True...that too and now more focus is given on hiring candidates who are able to multitask effectively. When it comes to multitasking, usually the seniors lose out as they find it hard to pick up new skills in addition to what they have been doing for years. Younger, on the other hand, have no problem multitasking and get picked up. But unfortunately, it does have long term consequences that in due course of time, their may not be people left with in-depth knowledge of any particular expertise, as youngsters tend to focus only on picking up enough to do a job and not go in deeper.

Kalyani, there is no denying that the youngsters if today are a very smart lot, also having the advantage of youthful agility on their side. As far as multitasking goes, like you said one cannot do full justice to any one job since you are dividing your attention. I have an uncle working for nescafe of course he is retired now. He did his BSC after joining the company realising that he lacked the required knowledge and qualification and could be left behind ESP when qualified youngsters were joining in. Later he did a course in computer management and finally an MBA, all of this while in service. He reached a very high position before his retirement. 

That is really commendable Usha, he took those many efforts so that he could not be left behind. It is this attribute of willingness and ability to adapt quickly to changes is what most in the end, even much more than experience, knowledge and even seniority.

Yes his is an exemplary case and not many would think of educating themselves after marriage, kids and having worked for a considerable number of years. Basically , even the seniors should keep in step with the youngsters and it is not impossible.

True, it is not impossible for anyone, only the will to accept change and adapt accordingly has to be there.

Learning is a constant process. My Brother-in -Law worked as an Adviser to the Department of health, Govt of Afghanistan, in Seventies. Prior to that he worked as a Medical Record officer in JIPMER, Jawaharlal Institute of Medical education and Postgraduate Center in Pondycherry. There, at the time of promotions he used to compete with youngsters much much younger than him. But he always used to get the promotion to the utter amazement of the youngsters who are equally competent.

Seeing their intelligence and will to work hard, my brother -in -law suggested the management to start a system where in Seniors  and Juniors, can work together learning from each other for the overall development of the Organization.