Job searching is difficult enough. Mistakes you make while searching for dream jobs can make it even harder. So learn to avoid these things and you’ll have a clear path toward getting a dream job.

1. Learn how to say no! If you’re in a job interview and you’re offered a job you didn’t apply for you, consider whether you really want the job. Granted, this doesn’t happen often but it happens more and more in tight economic times. You might be interviewing for a management job but the interviewer isn’t sure if you’re ready, and offers you a much lower position job. If you think you’ll be miserable in that job (and the benefit of getting into the company isn’t worth it) then politely decline, if you’re financially able. Taking a much lesser position could look desperate and actually ruin your chances of advancement, even if that’s why you take it.

2. Realize when you’re being offer an opening in that lesser job. If it’s not far below where you want to be, consider it. Be sure and ask about advancement potential first. 3. Pay attention to the interview that’s not going well. Learn from your mistakes and do better next time, rather than feeling defeated and hopeless.