Without a doubt, Google is the go-to tool when it comes to searching for — well, just about anything under the sun. But did you know that you can use their specialized features to boost your job application?

Having strong qualifications isn’t enough to win a job. It is important for recruiters to see and like your personality. In the effort to get noticed, people sometimes go too far. Here are a few behaviors you (really) want to avoid in your job search:

Have you been looking for a job for too long? Perhaps you may be doing something wrong, and you need to adjust your style to step up your game. Here are some tips to help:

Keep yourself motivated during the job search process — it’s key to your career success.

Do you feel like your job search is taking a while? Don’t get upset. This is normal for a job search. Finding a job — and the right job for you —usually won’t happen overnight.

Accepting an internship even if you have a college degree can still offer needed experience.

Make the most out of your interview to increase your chances of getting employed.

Getting called in for an interview is definitely something to be proud of. However, don’t forget that your end goal is to be offered the job.

Place yourself in their shoes.

If you’ve been looking for a job for too long, you may wonder how hiring authorities decide when it comes to interviewing candidates. Hiring managers will always look at licensing credentials in resumes. If you have poor grammar or punctuation, consider that a turndown point. That is why it is important to assess the look and format of you resume and cover letter before handing your application in.

Think you’re the perfect fit for the job? Learn how to convince an employer the right way.

Planning on re-entering the workforce or entering a new field? If so, know that it may be difficult for you to even make it through the first resume review stage if you’re overqualified. That’s why you have to go the extra mile to convince employers that you’re the right person for the position available, no matter how overqualified you are.

Are you struggling with your job search? Struggling to stay optimistic? Bounce back from past disappointments and gear up for new challenges.

When looking for a job, it is important not to put all your hopes and dreams in one basket. You can end up devastated if things don’t go as planned.

Create your own marketing toolkit to build up your personal brand. 

As cliché as it is, we cannot deny the fact that first impressions last.