Assumptions can be dangerous, especially in the context of a job search. Below are 10 common notions, any one of which can get you into trouble.
1. I’m a shoo-in for the job.
2. The telephone interview is just a procedure.
3. The hiring company will call me with an update; I’ll wait until I hear from them.
4. I don’t need to prep my references about this opportunity; they know me…whatever they say will be fine.
5. That interview didn’t go well – and it’s the first one of the day. That’ll probably blow me out of the water.
6. My boss is making noise about retiring; I’m finally going to get his job!
7. If I send in enough resumes, I’ll find a job.
8. What a fantastic interview! I knocked it out of the park. They loved me.
9. Cover letters are a waste of time.
10. I’m in the middle of a job search. My co-worker knows about it, but he’s cool.
Assume at your risk.
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