Comments on: What I Learned About Interviewing From Dating

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By: Kim Plache

Kim Plache — Tue, 08 Nov 2011 15:33:39 +0000

I never thought of dating & job interviewing the same. Kevin you put it into perspective for me. Thanks.

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By: Carey

Carey — Mon, 12 Sep 2011 18:10:22 +0000

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By: Career Attraction this week - August 1 - 5 | Career Attraction

Career Attraction this week - August 1 - 5 | Career Attraction — Fri, 05 Aug 2011 12:07:59 +0000

[...] What I Learned About Interviewing From Dating- I’ve easily coached a thousand people before interviews. While I don’t have quite that many dates under my belt , it has always struck me how the two are so similar. From the outset, whether a first date or interview, there’s a mix of euphoria, anxiety and a thousand “what if’s.” And, keeping all those things in check can be the difference between success and failure. Read more here... [...]

By: Kevin Kermes

Kevin Kermes — Wed, 03 Aug 2011 13:13:29 +0000

@Daphne - Great points! One comment I'd make is that while the resume can be the first introduction it's not the most effective. Following the "dating analogy," being referred in by a current or former colleague is much like being set up by a friend. They can answer the "why him/her?" question much more effectively than a document that self-promotes. Consumers make purchasing decisions 80%+ of the time based on personal referrals and recommendations. This level of influence holds true when it comes to catalysts for interviews too.

By: Daphne Steinberg

Daphne Steinberg — Tue, 02 Aug 2011 12:52:49 +0000

I so pleased to see this blog post, Kevin. I forever tell my clients at the one-stop career center that job seeking is like attending a party where you might meet new friends (all the while thinking of it like dating). I try to stay neutral in my verbiage because some clients take offense to such "personal" comments as referencing dating. I'd like to just add one more thought to your excellent comments. Appearance matters. I tell clients that just as at a party/on a date, they wouldn't show up having not showered wearing soiled clothes, so too, must they keep that in mind when interviewing. Dress to impress. Furthermore, I say, since the resume is the first introduction, they must think of it as their "person on paper" and similarly not show up unwashed (improperly formatted) with soiled clothes (spelling, grammar, punctuation errors, etc.). Cheers!

By: Kevin Kermes

Kevin Kermes — Tue, 02 Aug 2011 11:10:34 +0000

@Ken - Great point! This cuts both ways for the new employee as well as the employer.