The challenges and assumptions facing today's job seekers are an unwelcome part of the current job search process. However, recognizing the challenges and assumptions that a job seeker may create -- as well as those that the hiring manager may be making -- will help you avoid interview pitfalls and really stand out from the crowd. Meet Linda Trignano, certified corporate recruiter and trainer, and learn how to prepare for the interview to avoid some of the major challenges and assumptions before they diminish your chances of landing your next job.

Linda Trignano, of Trignano Consulting LLC, coaches individuals, groups and business managers, utilizing insight assessments of skills from selling to leadership development, to ensure that individuals, both personally and professionally, and business groups reach their full potential through communication skills development. Workplace grief coaching is an in-demand service offered by Trignano Consulting, coaching individuals, teams and managers in companies of all sizes, through periods of loss and change. Linda's firm will soon offer a new agility assessment, addressing the much-needed skill of agility within today's ever-changing workplace. See the full range of training and coaching services available at www.TrignanoConsulting.com