Make it big: Ambition is the path to success. Persistence is the vehicle you arrive in. Bill Bradley.

Make it big: Many of life’s failures are people who did not realise how close they were to success when they gave up. Thomas Edison.

Make it big: Success doesn’t count unless you earn it fair and square. Michelle Obama.

Job Hunt Tip: You’re always going to have to update your CV; make sure it is in an easily editable format and design.

Job Hunt Tip: Sign up to recruiting sites that allow you to store documents online, receive job alerts, and organise interviews.

Job Hunt Tip: Have a list of three references – name, job title, company, phone number, and email address – ready to give to interviewers.