Do you have any special reason for choosing this company? Oh, not really, I mean, yes, I was attracted by the money but that's not the only reason of course. I see. And could you tell me about your secretarial skills?

Without going any further. I think we can all see that Anita is a very nervous applicant, hesitant and indecisive.

It's quite clear that she is petrified by the whole idea of the interview, and her faltering and stammering delivery is even irritating for Mr Edwards who has, after all, only a few minutes to find out about Anita and to see if she's the right one for the job.

Another important point to raise is appearance, which Anita obviously didn't take much care over. Dress is very important and you should never turn up in jeans and an old sweater if you're after a job in an office or a place of work where you will be meeting people, dealing with clients and that sort of thing.

Clean, smart clothes are the order of the day, and try to avoid stage fright like some nervous actor on the opening night of a new play.

Job applicants often look upon the interviewer as some kind of ogre who enjoys making interviewees squirm in their seats, a kind of figure to be looked up to and revered.

This negative attitude of mind will not help in anyway and will only destroy your self-confidence and ensure failure.

Anita also mentioned money straight away which was bad and made her come across as being mercenary.