Job Hunt Tip: You should apply for certain positions, even if you don’t meet all requirements. Many companies hire for culture fit and talent over experience.

Job Hunt Tip: No matter how bad your experiences have been never badmouth a previous employer. It’s extremely unprofessional, and won’t make a good impression.

Job Hunt Tip: Most employers have specific time based positions to fill, so the greater your availability, the greater your chances of being hired.

Job Hunt Tip: Stay motivated during your job search. Challenge yourself to submit five applications a day or give yourself a deadline to find a job.

Job Hunt Tip: Prepare interesting yet relevant stories of past experiences that showcase your skills, e.g. conflict resolution, overcoming challenges, etc.

Job Hunt Tip: Practice your networking speech. That’s your two-minute description of your skills and career goals that you pass along to networking contacts.

Job Hunt Tip: Don’t make age an issue. Some employers might be younger than you, don’t get worked up about your age, just focus on your skills.

Job Hunt Tip: When practicing interviewing, practice making eye contact, and speaking clearly and confidently. Also focus on not fidgeting.

Job Hunt Tip: 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.

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