Interviews 'a chance to show off seriousness for role'

Sales recruitment hopefuls have been told that dressing smartly for a job interview gives them a chance to show that they are taking the opportunity seriously.

A recent survey by CareerBuilder.com resulted in a list of the most common interview mistakes that people make.

When preparing for an interview, people should dress conservatively, possibly wearing a business suit or, depending on the employer, at least business casual.

"You want to show the hiring manager that you take the opportunity seriously. Dressing improperly won't convey that message," the guide added.

The survey also found honesty to be the best policy during an interview, advising that it is best to tell the sales recruitment professional that certain information is not currently to hand, rather than making things up which could then be checked at a later date.

Last year, the dangers of lying on a CV were highlighted when Sally Bercow, the wife of the speaker of the House of Commons, was sacked from a PR firm after it found she did not have the degree from Oxford University which she claimed.

Aaron Wallis offers one of the largest resources of interview advice and career tools available to UK jobseekers. The advice is down to earth, ‘no nonsense’ and best of all, free! Aaron Wallis is a leading UK based marketing and sales recruitment agency.

Posted by Wayne Bly

Filed: 03-03-2010