Only 32 pc of job seekers consider themselves prepared for interviews: Report

A large number of job seekers attend interviews without preparation and fail to unlock their true potential said a report on FridayIt said only 32 per cent of job seekers consider themselves prepared for interviews reflecting their limited confidence while facing hiring managersDespite the vast opportunities in the Indian job market with 31 lakh jobs posted on Apna in the first quarter of 2025 alone many candidates still struggle with confidence and lack of effective interview preparationThis gap holds back a large number of job seekers from unlocking their true potential and unlocking possibilities Apnaco founder and CEO Nirmit Parikh said quoting the report titled Interview Readiness Index 2025He said the future lies in AIpowered tools that offer personalised feedback and realtime interview simulationsThe report also underscores that the rising impact of digital tools in boosting interview readiness as job seekers who leveraged online tutorials mock interviews or AIpowered platforms reported significantly higher confidence levels 38 per cent compared to just 24 per cent among those who did not use such resourcesAs technology continues to transform the job search landscape digital fluency is rapidly becoming a key driver of interview preparedness and confidence the report addedThese innovations can bridge the preparation gap helping candidates build confidence sharpen their skills and truly showcase their abilities Our goal is to empower every Indian to not just prepare better but to believe in themselves build confidence and unlock meaningful career opportunities by becoming truly interviewready Parikh addedApnacos Interview Readiness Index 2025 is based on a survey of over 10000 respondents across the country The report has drawn insights from individuals who attended at least one interview in the past year with 67 per cent experiencing virtual interviews followed by 61 per cent phone interviews and 57 per cent inperson roundsThe report further revealed that nearly half 49 per cent of candidates with over six years of experience feel wellprepared for interviewsConfidence declines among midcareer professionals with just 34 per cent of those having 3 to 6 years of experience reporting readiness The level of confidence dips further to 29 per cent among early career professionals with 1 to 3 years of experience it statedIt also revealed sharp contrasts in confidence level among candidates in different citiesJob seekers in tier I cities lead the way with 45 per cent saying they feel prepared for interviews compared to 32 per cent in tier II cities and just 26 per cent in tier III towns the report saidThis story has been sourced from a third party syndicated feed agencies Midday accepts no responsibility or liability for its dependability trustworthiness reliability and data of the text Midday managementmiddaycom reserves the sole right to alter delete or remove without notice the content in its absolute discretion for any reason whatsoeveratOptionskeyd0ddb8ef8f1a62a8cdd22fac27fc5ea7formatiframeheight90width728params