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Kirsty Burgess of reabur.com suggests that while it is difficult to remain positive "a negative approach to job hunting and a negative self-perception will be seen by employers".
Ms Burgess goes on to recommend that: "It is vital that jobseekers approach each job and every job application, and interview as if it is the first and job they really want."
By keeping an open mind and appearing enthusiastic about roles, she explains this will impress recruiters.
The UK employment rate for the three months to July was found to be 70.5 per cent, however 2.51 million people still remain out of work, according to figures released by the Office for National Statistics.
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Video Transcript
Umbrella company contractors could increase their likelihood of finding work by remaining positive, as an expert claims that this one of the most important attributes when searching for employment.Kirsty Burgess of reabur.com suggests that while it is difficult to remain positive "a negative approach to job hunting and a negative self-perception will be seen by employers".
Ms Burgess goes on to recommend that: "It is vital that jobseekers approach each job and every job application, and interview as if it is the first and job they really want."
By keeping an open mind and appearing enthusiastic about roles, she explains this will impress recruiters.
The UK employment rate for the three months to July was found to be 70.5 per cent, however 2.51 million people still remain out of work, according to figures released by the Office for National Statistics.
