Many jobseekers make similar mistakes during their hunt for employment. These habits are avoidable, and oftentimes the only things standing between them and a desired position.

In a recent U.S. News & World Report article, career coach Miriam Salpeter highlighted a few ways individuals can improve their job search. For instance, she advised jobseekers to avoid pursuing positions they are not qualified for. This can apply to those who have too much, or too little education and professional experience. Salpeter added that going after jobs that people are overqualified for can make them look desperate.

One way for jobseekers to avoid applying for openings they are a bad match for is to take a career test.

Something else Salpeter felt can stand in the way of a great job opportunity is a poorly constructed resume. This document should not just provide a list of one’s work history; it should highlight how they are a good fit for a particular position. It is important for the information contained in a resume to be relevant and easy to understand.

When assembling a resume, it is also important for this document to be free of any typos or grammatical errors, as these can quickly kill a candidate’s credibility, according to Monster.com.