via U.S. News & World Report

The one reason your job search might be failing is due to a lack of information. Too often, job seekers don’t ask questions during the process. It could be a fear of rejection or perhaps of looking stupid, which prevents otherwise intelligent people from getting answers to questions.

Assuming you know what is expected is another dangerous job-seeker behavior. No two companies or recruiters have the same requirements, therefore, the only way to know what you need to do is to ask. Remember, knowledge is power. The more you know, the more successful you will be during your job search.