Job Hunt Tip: Dress for success with colours you look good in for interviews.

Job Hunt Tip: Choose references who have great things to say about you, and make sure they’re prepared to be contacted by possible employers.

Job Hunt Tip: Never say you’re willing to do any job. It makes you sound desperate, and you may get stuck with something you’re totally unsuited to.

Job Hunt Tip: Remember that how your name appears on your CV is how companies will Google it.

Job Hunt Tip: Bring a printed out copy of your CV to your interview, for your interviewer’s convenience.

Job Hunt Tip: Roles may take months to fill, so apply to older job adverts, too.

Job Hunt Tip: If you’re worried you might be overqualified for a position, bring it up in the interview before the interviewer does, and explain why you’re not.

Job Hunt Tip: Have an updated LinkedIn profile. Recruiters and employers tend to use LinkedIn as their primary search tool.

Job Hunt Tip: If you can, stay in touch with former bosses for future references.

Job Hunt Tip: Don’t just put job titles on your CV. List some of your duties as well, so that employers can get a better idea of your experience.