There are many common reasons why an applicant is rejected:

• inability to clearly express him or herself
• poor personal appearance
• lack of confidence
• evasiveness
• more interest in salary and benefits, than in the position itself

To survive your interview, read our tips on dressing for success, and interview do's & don'ts - give yourself the best possible chance

• try not to take it too personally - there may just have been candidates with experience and qualifications that more closely suited the role
• think of the interview as an opportunity to have practiced your interview techniques and talked about yourself
• talk to your consultant about how you might improve your chances the next time around - they may have feedback from your interviewers which could help you in subsequent interviews
• consider practicing with friends and family to improve your interview skills
• be positive - your next interview could be the one that lands you the perfect job that you have been dreaming about!!