Love and Employment: How interviewing and dating are similar

The agony is real

I joked around with some of my friends during this previous job hunt and interview process about how much it reminds me of dating and we all agreed that there were a lot of shared similarities.

I thought well hey if we all feel a similar experience, maybe others do too. So without further ado, here are some similarities between dating and interviewing. If you relate to this post let me know in the comments below!

Disclaimer: I have been married for 2 1/2 years and have been with my wife for over 5 years so my dating experience might be a bit outdated, but you get the idea.

First impressions

No matter if you’re interviewing or dating, making a positive first impression is so important. During the interview, when you’re first meeting the hiring manager and team, the goal is to shine with charisma and to show confidence in your ability to do the …