Imagine you are the manager of a home improvement store. The store sells basic home necessities for building, fixing, and improving houses. You need to select a new employee to work in the store and must choose between two candidates. Answer the following question about who you would hire.

One candidate has a college degree but no work experience. The other has experience with contract construction work and working at two different department stores. Who do you hire? Why?

Respond in 2 to 3 complete sentences.