Everyone knows: the job search can be a stressful time marked by hopeful ups and defeating downs. You get excited about new leads, then suffer disappointment when it doesn’t work out. Everyone also knows: This is normal. During your job search, however, we tend to forget just how normal this is. And we often become our own worst enemy. We refuse to accept this normalcy; instead, we take it personally. Without even knowing it, we build mindsets and make mistakes that kill our chances of success. Here are some of the most common mistakes made by long-term job seekers… learn to recognize them, so you can avoid them! Read more.