Fail to prepare ‘and prepare to fail’
A lack of preparation can all but guarantee that a job candidate will fail to land themselves a job, according to one expert who has highlighted the key things to remember during an interview.Susie Ankrett, regional director for the West Midlands at the Institute of Recruitment Professionals (IRP), said that last week's The Apprentice final highlighted how applicants will be exposed if they have not done any planning ahead of any interview.
She said people can avoid embarrassment by first following some key points, such as dressing appropriately, switching off their phones and making sure they know what the company does.
Lisa Jarvis, the IRP's south-east regional director, said that with the jobs market being so competitive, it is important to think carefully about every stage of the application and interview process.
"The message is clear. It's essential that jobseekers take time to properly prepare so they can nail the opportunity that a formal interview provides," she added.
According to Denise Taylor, author of How to Get a Job in the Recession, people must stay upbeat during the job search process and use all the tools they can, which could include a recruitment agency, as well as resources such as interview and CV guides.
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