Why do some employers require experience in a field?

[Anonymous]

I understand preferring experience, but requiring is kind of problematic. How am I supposed to get experience if not given a chance?

[jennifer_bloom]

You could volunteer for experience. I've heard of new accountants that get hired for minimum wage to get experience in accounting work.

[andreasderjuengere]

''You'' can of course gather experience.

Just not in a position level where it counts :)

[jahaims]

They don't want to train or have a set quality standard

[Agape93]

Because it's necessary

[Asker]

Not really. Any person has to be trained regardless

[Agape93]

Yeah, but would you trust someone who has to be trained to operate on you successfully AFTER being hired to work on patients, or would you rather someone be hired already knowing how to do the work?

So yes, it's necessary to do it right, cheaper and with less liability.