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First Dates are like Job Interviews

You may wonder why I think first dates are like job interviews. I think that both persons are interviewing one another. There are lots of similarities between dates and job interviews.

#1 Shower
Yup.

#2 Wear something nice
Don't make girls feel awkward when you show up in some wrinkled t-shirt you found on your bedroom floor. I think that if girls are putting effort into getting ready for a date, boys should also put some effort in also. You don't have to dress up like you would for a job interview but they same concept is there. Dress to impress. Girls are usually more fashion conscience and will be able to tell if you wore your favorite old t-shirt and beat-up pair of shoes.

#3 Be on time
I've had personal experience with this one. Let me say it's not the best way to impress a girl. In fact I was thoroughly unimpressed. Make it feel like you prepared to go on a date with her. This is not a casual hang out type setting where you show up at your leisure. A date is planned.

#4 Have some conversation prepared.
Interview tips always suggest to have some conversation and questions prepared beforehand for a job interview. Think of some questions you would really like answered. What do you want to talk about on this date? What questions are going to help you get to know this girl better? Being prepared with conversation can help during those slightly awkward first date moments of silence.

#5 Do some research
If you are interested, do some research. While talking to her, make mental notes of favorites, things she enjoys doing, what she does not enjoy. Experiences that she has had, which are just more pieces to the puzzle. It is always good to research a company before you interview with them, usually reading their website and understanding what exactly the companies does along with their mission statement helps determine interest. However, that girl you are interested doesn't have a mission statement on the internet, (unless you know how to properly use facebook) getting to know her as a friend first can help determine if she is worth the effort.

Be prepared.

Both are seeing if there is a fit for both, and if the first interview went well, there will be a second interview (or date). Interviews with companies or "dates" are not one-sided. Companies are looking for the right fit, and so are people who are dating. Sometimes there are very good candidates that fulfill a lot of qualifications, but sometimes they are also not the best fit. Many times the timing may not be right. And the person that came for an interview is trying to apply for a position that is not open at the moment. Take the time to prepare physically and mentally.

After talking with a friend, this was suggested. That a screening process is also in place when dating. So even before an interview canadites are screened and not all applicants are choosen for an interview. This is especially effective if your position is in high demand.