It is a rare thing to get a job without first having an interview. Make sure you aren't ruining your chances of landing that new gig by doing any of the things on this list from MSN Careers. 

Moster, T. (November 1, 2012) 10 Ways Intelligent Job Seekers Blow Their Interviews. Retrieved November 8, 2012 from http://msn.careerbuilder.com/Article/MSN-3185-Interviewing-10-ways-intelligent-job-seekers-blow-their-interviews/?SiteId=cbmsn43185&sc_extcmp=JS_3185_advice