Jobseekers 'shackled by modesty'
Jobseekers are being held back from finding work because of a lack of confidence about talking about themselves during interviews, according to new research.A survey of 1,500 employers and jobseekers by the Gumtree website found a problem with British "modesty".
More than nine out of 10 people looking for a job said they lacked confidence talking about themselves, while employers often felt people undersold their abilities.
Younger workers are most likely to play down their skills during a job interview, especially trying for work in the public sector, the media or the NHS.
Career expert John Lees said: "The Gumtree research shows that the British stiff upper lip lives on and is holding back jobseekers in their search for a job.
"As we've seen this week with the latest unemployment statistics, finding employment is still a huge struggle for many people - but, with some careful practice, jobseekers really can raise their game and shine through in the traditionally intimidating interview process."
"As we've seen this week with the latest unemployment statistics, finding employment is still a huge struggle for many people - but, with some careful practice, jobseekers really can raise their game and shine through in the traditionally intimidating interview process."
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