The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) is ready to adapt to changes aimed at getting Britain back to work.
This comes as Pembrokeshire prepares for an influx of tourists, leading to a surge in job opportunities in the hospitality sector.
The DWP is committed to providing jobseekers with the necessary support to become job-ready, including access to training and voluntary work experience.
Fred Hatton, from the DWP employer and partnership team for Pembrokeshire, said: "When jobseekers apply for a job, they are immediately in competition with others who have applied for the same job.
"The employer is likely to only interview the top three or so applicants for each available job.
"The interview process is yet again a competition with possibly three candidates going for the one job.
"All jobseekers should bear in mind; the application gets you an interview; the interview gets you the job."
Mr Hatton emphasised the importance of training and support for improving written applications, CVs, and interview skills.
He advised jobseekers on benefits to discuss available support with their Jobcentre Work Coach, while those not on benefits should contact Careers Wales.
He added: "Our message to employers is that we can help you fill your vacancies, and Jobcentre Work Coaches are playing an increasingly important role in helping them hire the right people."
There are vacancies in every work sector, and jobseekers are encouraged to seek advice from the Jobcentre or Careers Wales staff.
The care sector is particularly in need of recruits, with a Care Jobsfair set to take place in the Pembrokeshire Archives, Haverfordwest, on Thursday, March 27, between 10am and 2pm.
All are welcome to attend.
Work and pensions secretary, Liz Kendall MP, said: "Today’s figures demonstrate the scale of the challenge we’re still facing to get Britain working again.
"The reforms I have announced will ensure everyone who can work gets the active support they need, including through an extra £1 billion for personalised health, skills and employment support for sick and disabled people.
"We’ve already put in place measures to make work pay and improve job security - including through the National Minimum Wage increase and our Employment Rights Bill.
"Since the election, we’ve also seen year on year wages after inflation growing at their fastest rate in three years – worth an extra £1,000 a year on average in the pockets of working people.
"This comes on top of our plan to Get Britain Working as part of our wider Plan for Change to boost economic growth, drive up living standards, and tackle the spiralling benefits bill to ensure the system lasts into the future for those who need it."
The DWP's efforts are part of a broader initiative to boost economic growth, improve living standards, and ensure the sustainability of the benefits system.
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