Your job search strategy is about more than just getting someone to see your resume and call you in for an interview. The foundation of a successful job search is having the right attitude and doing the work necessary to position your self as the best candidate for the job. Bottom line: your job search can only be called successful if it gets you the right job. If you think you are doing everything right, but still not making any headway on passing initial screening interviews, take a look at these common ways people sabotage their job search.

• Lie on your resume
  
• Ignore your passion
  
• Have just one resume
  
• Don’t have clear goals
  
• Do everything by yourself
  
• Don’t research the company
  
• Be ambiguous about success
  
• Hold onto a negative outlook
  
• Make decisions based on fear
  
• Lack confidence and self-esteem
  
• Don’t have a professional network
  
• Don’t following up on potential leads
  
• Say yes to every and any opportunity
  
• Giving up after only one contact attempt
  
• Negotiate an offer from a place of desperation
  
• Speak negatively about your current or past employers
  
• Don’t invest money, time and energy into your job search
  
• Take advice from people who have a track record of mediocrity
  
• Use job descriptions instead accomplishments on your resume

It’s likely that there are a few things on the list that are things you never considered having impact on your job search. The good news is everything on this list can be addressed and turned around to work in your favor. And if you are not sure where to start - you can always hire a coach.