Offering a range of tips on how to succeed in interviews, City A.M. recommended that candidates prepare thoroughly for the meeting, especially if it is with a panel, in order to prevent them from feeling intimidated.
Applicants should also carefully consider each word they use in the interview, especially when it comes to explaining why they want to leave their current role. The newspaper advised people to think of positive reasons for this, such as wanting a faster career progression.
People should strive to sell themselves, the publication added, explaining: 'These days, you will have to really demonstrate that you can add value to a potential employer.'
It also said that highlighting achievements, such as how workers introduced efficiency measures at their last firm, can show a potential employer how they can help their organisation.
Recent research by the Confederation of British Industry found that only five per cent of UK employers are currently implementing a recruitment freeze, dropping from 37 per cent six months ago.
Applicants should also carefully consider each word they use in the interview, especially when it comes to explaining why they want to leave their current role. The newspaper advised people to think of positive reasons for this, such as wanting a faster career progression.
People should strive to sell themselves, the publication added, explaining: 'These days, you will have to really demonstrate that you can add value to a potential employer.'
It also said that highlighting achievements, such as how workers introduced efficiency measures at their last firm, can show a potential employer how they can help their organisation.
Recent research by the Confederation of British Industry found that only five per cent of UK employers are currently implementing a recruitment freeze, dropping from 37 per cent six months ago.
