'Torpedos away', or 'How not to sink your own ship!'

I was reading a blog post that inspired this one, basically asking if you're sinking your own career search. It's a good question, and one that definitely requires you to consider. If you get to the interview time and again, or send your resume for a job that you should be a shoe-in for, and yet don't get it, is the common denominator here *you*?

To read the post that inspired this post click to read 8 Self-Imposed Reasons People Can’t Find Jobs. Throughout the posting there are, obviously, 8 points made, and they provide more links to look into more detail if you find one of the points reflects on you and your personal struggle.

Maybe it's something a little less obvious - maybe it's one of those stealth 'tough questions' that's not sitting well. Apparently this is the most popular post at this blog ever, and I think for good reason. Take the time to go read “Tell Me About Yourself” The 25 Toughest Interview Questions (and Tips on How to Answer Them!) now. As for what I think, the first answer that comes to your head is the best. Don't blurt it out though, think about the phrasing of it, and make sure you paint your answer in a positive light.

Sometimes, just being honest can get you the job.

Happy Hunting!