Although you think you know everything, you don’t.

This is according to an online career network survey. Beyond.comThis survey found a huge difference in the way job seekers see themselves compared to their perceptions from the perspective an HR professional. More than 6,000 job-seekers and experienced HR professionals were surveyed across the country. The results showed that while most Millennials (Generation Y), are optimistic about finding work (84%), HR professionals don’t believe they have the right skills.

The most harsh criticism? Loyalty. Loyalty. “loyal”Employers should be aware that only 1 percent associate their generation with this trait. Similar feelings were expressed by HR professionals regarding issues such as work ethic and management potential. Only 11 percent of respondents identified Millennials. “hard workers”9% as “having the ability to lead.”

“Job seekers aren’t just competing against each other, sometimes they’re competing against their own stereotype,”Joe Weinlick is the VP Marketing at Beyond.com. “Millennials should use this data to anticipate and counteract a perception that may have already been formed by an interviewer. A resume only conveys so much, and a job seeker needs to fill the gaps for a potential employer to show exactly how they will impact the company.”

Other things Millennials need help with, according to HR professionals. Communication and team spirit. 65 percent of Millennials stated that they possess strong interpersonal communication skills. Only 14 percent of HR professionals were in agreement. Only 22 percent of HR professionals deemed Millennials to be so. “team players,”This is compared with 60% of the generation that thinks they work well together.

The survey of Millennials revealed one bright spot: HR professionals overwhelmingly identified their generation to be Millennials. “tech-savvy”(86%) Ironically, when asked to rate themselves on the same question, only 35 percent thought they were technologically gifted. That’s the only case where perception actually helps.

“When it comes to an interview,” continued Weinlick, “the one thing that will cut through any misperception is confidence.”

The full Beyond.com Generational Survey can be viewed here: http://about.beyond.com/press/releases/Millennials.