Of course there are the typical reasons you may not be called to interview for a job that you applied for such as your location, the economy, industry trends, over qualified, under qualified, and the list goes on. Even the hiring manager's mood can influence whether or not you get a job.

Below I have listed my top 10 list of issues you can control and may be unknowingly sabotaging your own job search:

1. Keep track of your accomplishments

Always keep a running list of your accomplishments such as a list of awards, performance evaluations, annual reviews and cash bonuses. You never know when you'll end up looking for a new job and you want to avoid at all costs itemizing a laundry list of job duties without the action and result (accomplishment) of your hard work.

2. Do not leave on a bad note

References are a critical aspect in receiving job offers. As much fun as it is to fantasize about telling a bad boss exactly how you feel about them and/or the company, keep it to yourself. Your former employer will be called and you do not want any indifference to come back and haunt you when in need of a good reference.

3. Network

If you're silent about your job search, your friends, family and colleagues won't think of you when they hear about job opportunities. Network, network, network. Tell everybody you know you are in the market for a new job.

4. Do not depend on the Internet

Online job boards are fantastic resources, but you need to do some footwork if you want to increase your chances of finding a job. Contact companies whom you'd like to work for, even if there are no job listings. Not all companies advertise openings online.

5. Keep an open mind in the types of jobs you search

Yes, your job search should be focused. After all, applying to every job posting that comes your way is a good way to waste time but not an effective way to find a job you want. However, if you approach your job hunt unwilling to accept anything less than the precise job title, pay, vacation time and hours you want, you're setting yourself up for disappointment.

6. Do not use a generic cover letter

If your cover letter looks like it could have come from a word processor template, right down to the "To Whom It May Concern," don't bother sending it. Hiring managers look for a candidate who wants that specific position, not someone who sends out applications en masse. Customize it. Write a new cover letter for each job application and include details specific to that company.

7. Typos

Sending a cover letter or résumé filled with grammatical mistakes and typographical errors shows hiring managers you don't care about the quality of your work and probably not about the job, either. Always have someone proofread your work.

8. Including your current work info as the best place to contact you

Making sure employers can get in touch with you is important, but they shouldn't be contacting you at work. "Potential employers are going to question if these people will search for a new job on their time.

9. Focusing on yourself and not on the company in the cover letter

"When 'I' is the predominant subject -- and there are times when it is the only subject of all the sentences in the cover letter -- it indicates to me that they don't understand my organization and its needs, and, in fact, says they don't care to know. Perform research on each company you apply.

10. Not targeting your résumé to the position

Just like the cover letter, your résumé should build a case for you to be hired for a specific position. If you're applying for an IT analyst position, don't waste space including irrelevant experience or information.

Every job search is different. The results will clearly be the effort in which you put into your search. Don't stop searching for jobs while waiting for a response from an interview. Keep applying to other opportunities.

What's in the perfect job? Money, of course, matters, but it isn't the only measure of an awe-inspiring career. Creative opportunities, healthy interaction, a good challenge from time to time, and other intangible rewards all count, too.

Happy job hunting.