Career Advice: Show your personality. Employers want to see what makes you stand out from everyone else, so be professional, but be yourself in your interview.

Career Advice: Stay motivated during your job search by setting goals. Challenge yourself to submit five applications a day, for example.

Career Advice: In your interview, explain soft skills as well as your experience, such as being able to get along with team members, and being a positive person.

Career Advice: Create a professional email address that uses your name, & use this to apply for jobs. Don’t let a silly email address sway employers against you.

Career Advice: Keep a job search notebook or spreadsheet. Getting organised will help make looking for a job feel less like a headache.

Career Advice: Your CV and cover letter are often the only information an employer has about you. Make sure they show why you are right for the job.

Career Advice: Proofread your CV carefully. A typo could be the difference between getting an interview and not getting one.

Career Advice: Watch your body language: good posture, firm handshake, appropriate eye contact, friendly facial expressions during interviews.

Career Advice: Explain any gaps in your employment history, if you have them. For example, you may have taken time off to travel or further your education.

Career Advice: Remember that your CV is only a summary, not a full-blown account of your every career move. Keep it brief.