Job Hunt Tip: Volunteer work in your chosen field may get your foot in the door, or at least broaden your network.

Job Hunt Tip: Appear upbeat. Even if you are having a bad day, do not let outside circumstances affect your demeanour in an interview.

Job Hunt Tip: If you know someone in a company at which you’d like to work, work that angle. It’s the greatest chance of getting your foot in the door.

Job Hunt Tip: Always give supporting examples in your interviews to add to your credibility.

Job Hunt Tip: Remember a cover letter’s goal is to get your CV read, and the goal of a CV is to get interviews.

Job Hunt Tip: Get career ideas by taking personality tests, job-shadowing and interning.

Job Hunt Tip: Facebook and Twitter comments and pictures can haunt you. Be careful what you post on your social media accounts, because employers will check.

Job Hunt Tip: If you don’t qualify for a particular position, don’t apply for it. Focus more on the skills you do have than the specific experiences you don’t.

Job Hunt Tip: Find 10 different people who have jobs you would like, and model your job search on theirs.

Job Hunt Tip: Always show appreciation. Be sure to thank your interviewers for their time, and the opportunity to be interviewed.