President Trump chose Hope Hicks, age 28, to serve as his interim White House director of communications. It is said she will play a large role in the selection of a permanent candidate. Which comes closest to your view regarding whether age should be considered when hiring someone for a job?

President Trump chose Hope Hicks, age 28, to serve as his interim White House director of communications. It is said she will play a large role in the selection of a permanent candidate. Which comes closest to your view regarding whether age should be considered when hiring someone for a job? Published on August 17, 2017 → Survey conducted on August 17, 2017 on 6371 U.S. adults

All adults

Region

Gender

Politics

Age

Age should never be a factor – a job should go to whoever is most qualified

50%

Age should sometimes be a factor – some roles are suited for younger candidates, some for older ones

33%

Age should always be a factor when considering someone for a job

Not sure

13%

Age should never be a factor – a job should go to whoever is most qualified

50%

Age should sometimes be a factor – some roles are suited for younger candidates, some for older ones

33%

Age should always be a factor when considering someone for a job

Not sure

13%

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