Don Hunter's blog

Many people looking for a job are under the assumption that you have to flood the market with resumes in order to land a new position.  However, that approach can backfire.  Employers are receiving applications and resumes by the hundreds.  As a result, it’s difficult to stand out if you’re sending the same, general cover letter and resume to every company.
 

 There are no two ways about it: people skills are important.  It doesn’t matter if you’re looking to make a switch or if you’re intent on keeping the job that you currently have.  Of course, not everybody would consider themselves a “people person.”  While it’s true that some are extroverted, others are introverted and not naturally comfortable in social settings.

Everybody knows the old saying about assumptions.  “When you assume, you make an a—.”  Well, never mind.  Anyway, when you assume you know what’s important about your current job, half of that saying is true, and you can probably guess what half I’m talking about. The aspects of your job you think might be the most important (i.e., the ones that help you bring the most value to the company) may not be the same ones that your supervisor or boss thinks are the most important.  This is where assuming can get you into trouble, especially in today’s economic climate.