Career Advice: Be punctual. Aim to arrive 10 minutes early. One of the biggest etiquette mistakes a job-seeker can make is arriving late.

Career Advice: Some employers may ask for a telephone interview first. Practice your telephone etiquette, and make sure it is excellent.

Career Advice: Throughout your job search, you will speak with many people. You must get comfortable having conversations about yourself with other people.

Career Advice: Job hunting takes time and energy. Remain confident, but prepare yourself for potential challenges ahead.

Career Advice: Link up with a friend who is also job hunting. Arrange to speak weekly and chat about your accomplishments, frustrations, and future plans.

Career Advice: Your CV should get very specific when giving your accomplishments. If relevant, talk facts, figures, and numbers.

Career Advice: Research has shown that the best time to send in your job application is early on a Monday.

Career Advice: When meeting potential employers, remember that a first impression is made in less than 30 seconds.

Career Advice: Avoid the temptation to ramble in interviews. Try your best to answer questions in a friendly yet focused way.

Career Advice: Make sure your professional photograph portrays you as professional, neat, approachable and enthusiastic.