It can be discouraging to be on a job search with no success, and your self-esteem can take a beating. But getting hired doesn’t have to be so difficult when you know the best ways to present yourself.  Even if you’re the perfect candidate the research talks about, you might unknowingly be making some of the most common job search mistakes that’ll can stop even the strongest candidates from landing their dream job. Career coach says these 7 tiny job search mistakes cost even strong candidates the job: Job search mistake #1: Jumping in without a clear plan MAYA LAB via Shutterstock Many candidates want to jump into the job search mode immediately after losing their job, but it usually doesn’t help them find a job sooner, or the right position, either. Regardless of whether you’re recovering from job loss or testing the waters to see if the grass is greener somewhere else, it pays to give yourself some thinking time. At a minimum, reconnect with your strengths and accomplishments and explore what’s important to …