How age and experience matter when getting a job?

[Milinda nuwan]

I'm 31 years old & going to enter into 2nd year of BEng mech. Degree which has 3 years.I already have diploma in marine engineering & have sailed on ocen going ships for 1 year as junior engineer.Is the first is better? (1.Is 1 year experience on ships can relate to mechanical experience?
2.does the age matters since i have 1 year experience on a shop and i will be around 33 when i complete my degree?)
Your valuable response is highly appreciated.
Thank you.

 

[rootone]

The interviewer is more likely to be interested in actual experience if you are over 30,

 

[Dale]

It doesn’t really matter which is better since you have both! I would certainly highlight both because the education will set you apart from those that have only experience and the experience will set you apart from those that have only education.