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1. Check the details – what time do you have to be there? How long will it take you to get there and where will you park if you’re driving? (Remember to take into consideration any road works or traffic jams!).

Most of us go through a time of adjustment when looking for a new job, and many experience anxiety and uncertainty during the process. Recognising that these feelings are normal helps you remain positive. Building some structure into your day helps to maintain motivation and balance during your job search.

Have you recently attended an interview for a role you really wanted and come away thinking - "that went reasonably well". Then receive in your inbox the next day a "dear john" email.

Even when you are not job seeking it is important to have an up-to-date CV that accurately reflects your skills and experience. Your CV should always be at the ready. You never know when an opportunity may present itself to you. So how do you create a great CV?

1. Be truthful – if you overstate your achievements then it’s likely that you’ll find yourself doing work you’re not capable of doing...or the reference checking process will expose anything you’ve misrepresented.

David Savage talks to interviews Christchurch Career Coach and Author Kathryn Jackson about her new book: How To Keep Your Cool If You Lose Your Job

Looking for work can be a difficult experience and sometimes recruitment consultancy staff are not as helpful as you might have expected. Something to keep in mind is that you are using their service for free. They are paid by the employer and will put more effort into communicating with them than you. However, all is not lost. You can find a new job with the help of a recruitment consultant.

Should You Hire A Career Coach? Sara Eckel of Forbes.com talks about what to look for, what to expect and how to avoid scams.