We’ve all been there—you walk out of an interview feeling you have nailed it, only to receive an email saying, “We’ve decided to move forward with another candidate.” You are confused. What could have happened?

Whether you're preparing for your first interview or a seasoned pro, it's always good to know the common pitfalls that can derail an otherwise productive conversation.

One of the main benefits of public recommendations is that they lend credence to a job seeker’s work history, skills, and abilities.

You can craft your Declaration of Independence—your career manifesto. This personal declaration can guide you toward a career that aligns with your strengths, values, skills, and personality-based interests. This manifesto can be your GPS for improvement, achievement, and success.

Your LinkedIn profile choices make it difficult for many job seekers to be found in searches.

That is because they need to strategically use LinkedIn's auto-complete and drop-down options to complete sections of their profiles.

While you cannot control what questions are asked of you in an interview, you do control how you respond (or don’t). You do not have to answer a question that doesn’t sit right with you.

Don't be shy about speaking about your accomplishments. Your interviewer wants to hear them and remember, your competition is talking about theirs.

One thing that petrifies job seekers is having to explain a termination. Whether a layoff, rules violation, or performance issue, no one likes to talk about why they did not choose to leave an organization.

Many job seekers get adjectives and adverbs happy when writing a resume.