Job Hunt Tip: Throw in a relevant, appropriate joke during your job interview if you can. Humour is a great tool to set yourself apart from the competition.

Job Hunt Tip: Listen carefully to what the interviewer is asking you, and engage with the question. Don’t just rattle off prepared answers.

Job Hunt Tip: Think about your strengths and the types of work you like to do. The better you know yourself, the more likely you are to find a satisfying job.

Job Hunt Tip: When going for an interview, wear an outfit that best fits the organisation and its culture, striving for the most professional appearance.

Job Hunt Tip: Proofread your CV carefully. A typo could be the difference between getting an interview and not getting one.

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.