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How is an interview like a first date? The way you look and behave
will allow your interviewer (date) to immediately know if they want
to learn more about you. Thoughtful dress, a genuine smile and eye
contact are essential elements to both a date and an interview. To continue the
theme, it’s important be conscious of your body language. Sitting up straight or slightly leaning
forward demonstrate your interest in the speaker and topic along with your
desire to continue the conversation.
Like a first date, an interview is a conversation; a back
and forth discussion where the interviewee actively listens and engages the
interviewer with insightful questions and responses. The interviewee
should be prepared to fully explain his or her comments with thought-out examples
of accomplishments and career highlights.
Finally, during a first date you may be asked about your strengths
and weaknesses and likes and dislikes.
These come up on an interview too and in both cases you should be
prepared with examples of each. As far as weaknesses, don’t forget to mention
what you’re doing to improve so that you don’t turn off the interviewer.
I haven’t been on a first date for a long time thankfully but I do
remember being prepared to talk about myself, ask questions of my date and
express an interest in what he said. If he called for a second date the routine
would start all over and maybe by then we’d learn if we wanted to move further
or go our separate ways.
Happy Valentine’s Day!