Joe Lynam

Breakfast Business with Enterprise Ireland on Newstalk.

Welcome back.

Now, in a job interview, you typically expect the person being interviewed is the one trying to impress.

But 70% of Irish professionals have declined the job offer after poor interview experience.

That's according to a new study from Robert Walters.

Joining us now to discuss more is Suzanne Feeney from Robert Walters.

Good morning, Suzanne.

You're very welcome.

Now, Suzanne, 70% of people turned down a job after a poor interview.

They've gone in, obviously they've researched the firm, they've applied for the job, they've probably been delighted that they get the interview, and they turn up and what happens?

They just decide they don't like the cut of their jib?

And is it the case that the companies are just not presenting themselves well at an interview or that the companies don't think they need to present themselves at all at the interview stage?

So what is it that companies can do?

How should these hiring managers be upping their game?

Now, is a professional really going to turn down a job just because the employer starts a little bit late?

Now, is this a trend just with professionals?

You say seven out of ten professionals have turned down a job.

Is it particular to professionals or is it across the board?

Suzanne, as somebody who works for a recruitment firm specialising in professional recruitment, is this partly because it's an employee's market right now?

OK, so sharpen up your act and make sure you present your company well.