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Job Interview Question 27

How do you feel about working for a younger manager?

If you are asked this question, you are an older worker. Job seekers over 50
(sometimes, over 40) have a reputation for not being able to take orders from some young
whippersnapper.

Help them feel better about making the decision to hire you, by saying a definitive, “I’d be just fine
with that. No problem.”

To lend yourself additional credibility, add a follow up statements:

“There’s a reason that person is in a supervisory position, and I know I’d learn something from
them, no matter how old they are. I would look forward to their perspective.”
“Age doesn’t matter to me at all. What matters in a great boss is leadership ability, and
knowledge of the business as well as future trends, enthusiasm, and communication skills.”
“I usually find that if someone knows a little less than me because they’re younger or don’t have
as much experience, they know more than me in another area. I learn new things from just about
everyone and I enjoy it.”