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Job candidates can benefit from interview feedback

Seeking feedback following job interviews can help candidates to develop their employment-seeking skills it has been claimed.

According to Bill McGowan, founder of communications firm Clarity Media Group, three points should come over clearly in any job interview - what makes an applicant stand out from the crowd, how past experience has created the skills necessary for the post and how their professional passions dovetail with the work of the would-be recruiter.

Writing for the Wall Street Journal, he said that negative statements, such as 'I'm afraid I might have come across unsure of my credentials,' should be avoided.

"Many people do not ask for feedback for fear they're going to hear criticism. Improving job interviewing skills requires a thick skin and a determination to improve through critical self examination," added Mr McGowan.

Last week, the National Computer Centre commented that certain jobs in IT remain in demand despite the economic climate.

The group said IT systems and support staff levels are likely to rise by ten per cent, while salaries across the sector will also increase steadily.