• Job Hunt Tip: Make use of the range of free courses available online that can help you to upskill and stay relevant in your industry.

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

  • Job Hunt Tip: If you don’t have much work experience, consider using personal references as an alternative to previous employers.

  • Job Hunt Tip: When you meet your interviewer, use their name, shake their hand, make eye contact, display confidence, and engage.

  • Job Hunt Tip: Maintain and expand your skillset by enrolling in various training courses and taking an interest in new technology to make yourself hirable.

  • Job Hunt Tip: If you’re worried about your social media presence, make your profiles private, and then set up new ones to be seen by potential employers.

  • Job Hunt Tip: Make sure your LinkedIn profile includes a professional-looking, clear photograph of you.

  • Job Hunt Tip: Networking and relationship management is key. Do not burn any bridges when you leave a company, as you never know when you may need them again.

  • Job Hunt Tip: Every time something significant occurs in your career, record it so you don’t later forget something that could be vital to your CV.

  • Job Hunt Tip: Make sure you have a voicemail system in place in the case that potential employers or recruiters need to contact you when you are unavailable.