Happy New Year to you all! Have you made your job seeking resolutions yet? Read our top tips on how 2012 is the year to...

1. Be Proactive.

January can be a tough month, Christmas is over, the festivities come to a halt and sometimes it can feel like all you’re left with is cold turkey, that new pair of socks and some really chilly weather to feel miserable about. Don't get the January blues, get organised and be proactive- 2012 is the year you find your perfect job. Make lists and work out your goals. If you are not currently working, make sure you devote a good portion of each day to your job hunt; especially if it has been on the back-burner during the festive season.

2. Overhaul your CV.

A lot of people use the new year as a reason to get fit, active and lose the weight they might have piled on at Christmas; but why not trim the fat from your CV? Give it a much needed overhaul- check that it all of the information is still relevant, from your contact details to your personal statement. Is there anything you can add? Is there anything that really doesn't need to be there? CVs should be professional, focused and clear so that a potential employer can see that you stand out. Ask someone to help you; sometimes a fresh pair of eyes can give you some objective opinions which may move your CV from pile 'C' to pile 'A'.

3.  Go Mobile.

If you're one of the lucky people who got a new phone for Christmas, why not put it to some good use by downloading some job seeking applications, or use your mobile to find jobs on the web. Just search on the app market for the keyword 'jobs' or 'job search' and you will be amazed at what you'll find. 2012 is the year that companies are getting mobile, so mobile sites will become more popular than ever. Mobile sites create a better browsing experience for you when you're on the move, so you don't have to put off the job search when you're out and about.

4. Find a New Path

A new year, a new start, and what better time to review your career options? You may be looking for jobs, but are you on the right track? Is there something you've always wanted to do but something has always held you back? Are you happy with the career you will have from the kind of jobs you are looking for? Keep your options open but remember to be realistic too. You might find a career you didn't even know you were looking for if you broaden your horizons and ask yourself what you really want to do.

5. Network through Social Media

A study in America has revealed that 54% of job seekers use Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn to find jobs, and a staggering 18,400,000 claim Facebook got them their current job. The statistics were also pretty high for Twitter (8,000,000) and LinkedIn (10,200,000). This trend towards social job seeking has made its way to the UK too. Companies are actively looking to recruit candidates using social media, and sites such as LinkedIn provide an excellent way to network with potential employers and to create a professional profile that can be used to help you in your job hunt. 2012 is certainly the year to get social; it may just help you find your next job.

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