Career Advice: Never sound angry or frustrated in an email to an employer, even if they aren’t getting back to you.

Career Advice: If you’re rejected, consider emailing the employer to ask why, so that you can learn from your mistakes. Not all will reply, though.

Career Advice: Learn to think like a recruiter, and aim for the hidden or little known jobs first.

Career Advice: Research what others in similar positions are earning, so that you know what salary to ask for. Ask for more than you’re currently earning.

Career Advice: Get career ideas by taking personality tests, job shadowing and interning.

Career Advice: Email a personalized thank you note to your employer within 24 hours of the interview, to show your gratitude.

Career Advice: Get career path inspiration by researching people on LinkedIn with your degrees and skills.

Career Advice: Bad Facebook & Twitter comments and pictures can haunt you. Be careful what you post on your social media accounts, because employers will check.

Career Advice: 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.

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