Job Hunt Tip: A cover letter should explain your interest in the company and identify your most relevant skills and experience.

Job Hunt Tip: Make a list of the companies you would like to work for and send each a bespoke email introducing yourself.

Job Hunt Tip: Have a list of 3 references (name, job title, company, phone number, and email address) ready to give to interviewers.

Job Hunt Tip: Study the job description and mirror the words and phrases in your cover letter and CV.

Job Hunt Tip: Ask friends or former colleagues whether there are any openings where they work and, if so, ask for a referral.

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Job Hunt Tip: Ask your friends who work in human resources to check your CV and give you any tips they have.

Job Hunt Tip: If you have been away from work for a long time, consider getting up to date training in your field, before applying for vacant positions.

Job Hunt Tip: The “tell me about yourself” interview question doesn’t mean give a life summary. They want to know only what’s relevant about you to the job.

Job Hunt Tip: A cover letter is not a summary of your CV and should not be more than one page.