New year, new job: everything you need to know if you're looking for a career change in 2019

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The new year is a great time to assess your current circumstances at work and decide if it's time to ditch your awful job and nightmare boss 

If you're thinking about a career change in the new year, you're not alone. The number of British people looking for a new job soared by 64pc in January 2016 compared with the rest of the year, according to Indeed, a jobs website.

Experts say the new year is a good time to start looking for a different occupation as candidates and recruiters come back to work reinvigorated after the Christmas lull. But with so many people thinking the same thing, what's the best way to get ahead?

Telegraph Money asked recruitment experts for their top tips for job hunting, interview techniques and making your CV as attractive as possible.