For an overwhelming majority of Americans, the job interview is a
dreaded, stressful ordeal as 9 in 10 employed adults said they fear
something about the experience, according to data released today in
the 2013 Job Interview Anxiety Survey conducted by Harris
Interactive on behalf of Everest College.
The telephone survey of 1,002 employed adults found that 92% of
Americans are stressed by at least one thing about the job
interview process. The biggest fear was having the jitters, as 17%
of Americans stated being too nervous as their top concern,
followed by being overqualified for the job (15%), being stumped by
the employer's questions (15%), being late for the interview (14%),
being under qualified (11%) and not being prepared (10%).
"For so many, the job interview can be a high-pressure,
make-or-break event when searching for a job, so it's only natural
that anxiety can play a major factor," said survey spokesman John
Swartz, regional director of career services at Everest College.
"Everyone is different when coping under the pressure, but the best
advice to help manage job interview fear is to simply be prepared.
Conducting research, anticipating questions and acting
professionally are staples that will stand the test of time,
regardless of the latest job interview trends."
Women, Men Differ on Leading Interview
Fears
The survey found that women and men have some key differences
when asked what they fear most about the job interview. American
women are most afraid of being too nervous (19%) or not being able
to answer a specific question (19%), while American men are most
worried about being overqualified (18%).
Income played a significant role in determining the top job
interview fears, the survey found. Those whose household income is
less than $50,000 said their top fear during a job interview was
being too nervous (22%), compared to just 11% of the highest
earners (those with a household income of $100,000 or more). Those
households making between $75,000-$100,000 are more likely not to
fear anything compared to those making between $35,000 and
$50,000.
Not surprisingly, 22% of the survey participants with a high
school diploma or less ranked being too nervous as their top fear
compared with just 11% of college graduates. College graduates
ranked being overqualified No. 1 (19%), followed by not being able
to answer a particular question (17%) and being late for the
interview (15%).
"The interview, without a doubt, is the most important part of
getting the job you want. You are essentially trying to sell
yourself and communicate how your skills help the employer," said
Swartz. "Hiring managers have reported recently that a great number
of college graduates lack basic interview skills. They take calls,
text and can seem disinterested in the entire process. The job
interview is still a traditional environment, one where the
distraction of social media and smartphones are not
appropriate.
"As part of the core training at Everest College, we make
certain our graduates are equipped with the necessary tools to
handle the interview process with poise and confidence. We also
encourage them to enjoy the interview and ask the right questions.
A potential employer wants someone who is friendly, engaged, and
has done their homework regarding the company. If job seekers
implement these tactics and expect to do well during an interview,
they will."
By the Numbers: 2013 Job Interview Anxiety Survey Fast
Facts
- While 92% of Americans said at least one thing is stressful
about job interviews, 7% said nothing stresses them out about
interviews.
- Regionally, workers who live in the South were more likely to
choose being late for the interview as their top fear (17%),
compared to those in the Midwest (10%).
- American workers 18-34 are more likely than those 45-54 to say
they fear making a bad first impression as their biggest job
interview fear (10%).
About the Survey
Everest College's 2013 Job Interview Anxiety Survey was
conducted by telephone within the United States by Harris
Interactive between July 11-21, 2013 among 1,002 employed U.S.
adults ages 18+. Results were weighted for age, sex, geographic
region, and race when necessary to align them with their actual
proportions in the population.
About Everest College
Everest College is part of Corinthian Colleges, Inc., one of the
largest post-secondary education companies in North America. Its
mission is to prepare students for new careers or for advancement
in their chosen field. It offers diploma programs and associate and
bachelor's degrees in a variety of occupational areas, including
healthcare, criminal justice, business, information technology and
construction trades. Programs and schedules vary by campus. For
more information, please visit www.everest.edu. For more
information about our graduation rates, the median debt of students
who completed the program and other important information, please
visit our website at www.everest.edu/disclosures.
About Harris Interactive
Harris Interactive is one of the world's leading custom market
research firms, leveraging research, technology, and business
acumen to transform relevant insight into actionable foresight.
Known widely for the Harris Poll and for pioneering innovative
research methodologies, Harris offers expertise in a wide range of
industries including healthcare, technology, public affairs,
energy, telecommunications, financial services, insurance, media,
retail, restaurant, and consumer package goods. Serving clients in
over 215 countries and territories through our North American,
European, and Asian offices and a network of independent market
research firms, Harris specializes in delivering research solutions
that help us – and our clients – stay ahead of what's next. For
more information, please visit www.harrisinteractive.com.
EDITOR'S NOTE: John Swartz, regional director
of career services at Everest College, is available for interviews
to discuss the survey. To schedule an interview or for more
information on the 2013 Job Interview Anxiety Survey, please
contact Ron Neal or Joanne Sibug at PondelWilkinson Inc.: Tel:
310-279-5980; Email: rneal@pondel.com and/or jsibug@pondel.com
CONTACT: Ron Neal or Joanne Sibug
PondelWilkinson Inc.
Tel: 310-279-5980
Email: rneal@pondel.com and/or jsibug@pondel.com
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