Anybody without an outstanding academic record is out
Are you serious PompeyPaul?????
Some of the most USELESS people I have worked with have been good academics, doesn't mean they have common sense and the ability to think for themselves. If someone applied to me for a job who had not done so well at school/college/university but could demonstrate good PRACTICAL experience since, they would get my vote.
Anybody who worked for McDonalds, Burger King etc is out
Based on just that?
Check out the academic history then check out hobbies and interests
I value EXPERIENCE, don't you?