By J Cheesman

There is plenty of advice out there about what you should do while job searching – freshen up your resume, dress properly for the interview, send a thank-you note, etc. But what are the things you should avoid when pursuing a new position?

Here are five things not to do while job searching:

Tell the wrong people that you’re looking for work – If you’re looking for a job while you’re still employed somewhere else, or you’re keeping your job search private for other reasons, be careful who you choose to tell that you’re looking for work. It’s important to get out there and network, but you don’t want the fact that you’re looking for a new job to come back to haunt you in any way.

Badmouth your current or former employers – No matter how much you hate your job, or how justified you think you are for wanting to leave, never badmouth a current or former employer to someone who is considering hiring you. Saying bad things about your employer will only make them » Read more: Job Search Tips: 5 Things Not to Do While Job Searching