Five job hunts taught me not to believe everything I hear. As a result, I apply to jobs when I don't have 80% of the requirements; and I don't stop looking when I'm told I'm a top candidate or they'll decide by end of month. I explain why job seekers are told our salary expectations are too high, why contacting hiring managers under certain circumstances makes a lot sense and why recruiters have no idea what the work culture is like at the companies they're supporting. That is why I created 12 Lies Told to Job Seekers, so you can benefit from my experience, make wiser choices and get hired more quickly.