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If you have been lucky enough to be offered a job interview, then you will want to make a really good impression. In order to do this, then the most important thing to remember is to smile and be friendly.

Your qualifications and your experiences on your CV will have impressed the employer enough to offer you an interview, so this part of the process is about making them like you as a person. After all, they are going to have to work with you on a daily basis, so it’s important for you to get across that you will be a happy, keen person to work with.

When writing covering letters to send out to potential employers, it can be tempting to write down absolutely every reason why you are perfect for the job. How can anyone argue with that?

But the key to impressing someone with your covering letter is to keep is short, snappy and different and to let your CV do the talking.

Don’t write the classic, ‘I believe that this is the perfect role for me because…’. Instead, think of a different way of approaching it by saying something like ‘I’m a keen worker who is itching to take my first steps into this industry.’ ‘If you like the look of my CV then please spare me a few minutes of your time so that I can come and chat to you about future opportunities.’

By writing an interesting covering letter, you are more likely to have your CV read. And that’s your time to shine.

At the moment, there are very few jobs going round. In fact, in some industries there are pretty much none.

This can make it really depressing and disheartening when looking for jobs. It’s easy to start beating yourself up about it and thinking that you’ve got nothing to offer. But the reality is that there are just no jobs about.

It’s frustrating and upsetting; particularly when you have so much to offer. But the only comfort is that you’re not the only one. So many people are in this position and it’s not your fault.

Look on the bright side; things can only get better.

One of the key mistakes that people make when writing a CV is that they send the same CV out to everyone. No matter what the job, some people will just send a standard CV.

But this is not the way to do it. You must alter your CV depending on the job and the company that you are applying for.

Each time you see a job that you want to apply for, you should amend your CV accordingly; highlighting the skills and experiences that will impress the employers.

By tailoring your CV to each job, you stand a much better chance of landing your dream role.