Let’s look at a concern that most professionals go through.
A fresher – ‘I don’t have any experience for the job’
An experienced professional – ‘Will I get replaced by the young folks’
A genuine concern, but do we have a great solution.
In this case, it is best to look at it from a company’s perspective, because they’re the decision-maker here.
‘Tom, what do you bring to the table, you don’t seem to have any experience’ – Interviewer asked.
‘Well, I don’t have much experience in this field, but I have new eyes which I look through. This way, I can bring in some innovative ideas as I’m new to this industry.’
Hear me out freshers – this is your strength
While John, a credible 12-year experienced guy, was a little tensed after hearing that the company is planning a lay-off.
‘Will I be replaced by new young folks. The company just have to pay 1/10th’
Let me show you why there need not be a concern if you fall into any edge of this spectrum.
Remember, you have to take charge to see changes in your life.
Things are evolving pretty fast these days. And companies that keep pushing on that innovative button thrive.
What’s the fuel for this push – Ideas.
Young folks who have the drive and new eyes of looking at things can contribute to the innovation engine – with their out-of-the-box thinking. Win-win for both the fresher and the company.
There’s one thing that can’t be made up – experience.
If a company needs to innovate and bring out some crazy products and services to the market, it needs people who know how stuff has been done in the past.
It needs experienced folks who know how the industry has been operating.
A win-win for both the expert folks and the company.
Hear me out experienced folks – this is your strength.
Keep in mind that I’m not disregarding any other skills or personality strengths you have. I’m just focusing on the concern here.
You know what’s the best?
Put experienced people and freshers together into teams.
See how the right ideas get wings.
All you have to do is to give them the best environment to do their stuff.
I know what you’ve been thinking.
This is what all companies do, right?
Yes.
But, if all the companies have been doing this, then why do freshers get concerned about the ‘experience’ factor.
And why do experienced folks have a genuine concern about their layoffs?
There are objectives why companies make these decisions. I understand.
But what’s the backbone of a company, it is the people.
Addressing these concerns checks out the right spots.
You know, I always look for a win-win, always!
I would love to know your thoughts.