Poll: What's your biggest worry when applying for a job?

Apart from not getting it, obviously…

By Dan MacGuill Sunday 2 Nov 2014, 10:35 AM

Nov 2nd 2014, 10:35 AM 17,937 Views 44 Comments

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THIS MONTH, ONE Dublin shop is offering to dry clean men’s and women’s suits for anyone who has a job interview coming up.

The promotion has gained huge support from readers so far, who appreciate the gesture for the many people trying to break into employment, as the economy slowly recovers.

Presentation and attire is one thing, but there’s plenty besides that causes anxiety when going for a job, apart from not getting it, of course.

So today we’re asking – What’s your biggest worry when applying for a job?

Poll Results:

Not speaking well in the interview (3431)

The number of applicants (1546)

Being underqualified (1468)

Recent unsuccessful applications (696)

Presentation/attire (178)

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Poll: What's your biggest worry when applying for a job?

Apart from not getting it, obviously…