Can a person be 'inappropriate' for a job?

[Mehrgan]

Hi,
If a person hasn't got the right skills for a job, then can it be said they're inappropriate? Any other suggestions?


Many thanks.

[Tdol]

Unqualified? What sort of job?

[Mehrgan]

Unqualified? What sort of job?

Thanks. It was put generally.

'Men are inappropriate for these jobs.'

[bhaisahab]

Thanks. It was put generally.

'Men are inappropriate for these jobs.'

Unsuitable.

[Mehrgan]

May I ask what elements make the word inappropriate unsuitable (to be used) for humans?


Thanks.

[freezeframe]

Not sure if this will clarify anything or muddy the waters:

You can say "he is not (an) appropriate (candidate) for this job" if, say, you're hiring an ex-robber as a bank guard or a sex offender to work at a women's shelter.