According to a new poll from Monster.co.uk, lack of preparation from both parties is creating a pervasive culture of fear and stress surrounding interviews.
A third of recruiters admit they have forgotten an interviewee's name and 19 per cent have failed to remember an interview at all, while a quarter of candidates think that researching the job is the least important preparation they do.
Worryingly, as many as one in seven people admit to being reduced to tears when facing a recruiter.
'It is apparent that both candidates and interviewers are not putting in the necessary groundwork to ensure a smooth, productive interview process. It's no wonder that candidates are so stressed out if nearly a third of employers can't even be bothered to remember a candidate's name before an interview,' said Isabelle Ratinaud, spokesperson for Monster UK & Ireland.
To make the best impression at an interview, candidates need to arrive on time, looking professional and be prepared for any line of questioning.
A third of recruiters admit they have forgotten an interviewee's name and 19 per cent have failed to remember an interview at all, while a quarter of candidates think that researching the job is the least important preparation they do.
Worryingly, as many as one in seven people admit to being reduced to tears when facing a recruiter.
'It is apparent that both candidates and interviewers are not putting in the necessary groundwork to ensure a smooth, productive interview process. It's no wonder that candidates are so stressed out if nearly a third of employers can't even be bothered to remember a candidate's name before an interview,' said Isabelle Ratinaud, spokesperson for Monster UK & Ireland.
To make the best impression at an interview, candidates need to arrive on time, looking professional and be prepared for any line of questioning.
