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!
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