Job Interviews Are Like First Dates…

Ever notice how job interviews are a lot like first dates? The similarities are eerie: in both instances, the other person is sizing you up, determining whether or not there’s a match with their needs, and to an extent, each holds your fate in their hands.

And much like a first date, you can make an impact on how job interviews work out. Here are some dating tips that can make a positive impact on your interviewing skills:

  • Don’t badmouth your ex. While you will inevitably discuss former jobs during an interview, you should never discuss your exes on a first date. That is a cardinal rule! But one area you should be wary of is saying anything negative about previous employers. This makes you look unprofessional and bitter. And even worse, it can inspire a potential employer to wonder what you are saying about them! Resist the urge to badmouth your previous employers and you’ll come out ahead.
  • See what you have in common. On a first date, you spend a good deal of the time talking to find out what you might have in common. In a job interview, you also want to relate to the interviewer, and the company to which you’re applying. Show them how your skills and experience translate directly to the position and their needs. You’ll be sure to knock their socks off!
  • Ask about next time. At the end of the first date (as long as it went well!), it’s often polite or expected that you’ll ask about seeing the other person again. In a job interview, you should also ask about next steps. Ask the interviewer about the next steps in the process, when you should expect to hear from them, and any other information that can help you. Asking about next steps will show extra initiative as part of the hiring process, and will also help you be prepared to understand timelines and courses of action if you don’t hear back within a specified amount of time.

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