We all know the feeling, butterflies in the stomach, slightly clammy hands, constantly checking to make sure our hair's okay, etc. All you want to do is put your best foot forward, right? I'm not talking about first dates, of course, but rather the first interviews so many of us dread. Here's a list of why people would do well to consider courting an employer in the same way they (should) approach the dating game.
Know What You Want
How many of us have spent years floating in and out of relationships with people that are never really that good of a fit? Well the same applies to careers. If you've spent the last five years bouncing between IT jobs with five different companies, chances are high that it's not the companies' fault, it's just that you don't enjoy your career path. Make sure you know what you really want first.
Mind Your Manners
If you had a date with a big star like Charlize Theron or Justin Timberlake, chances are high you would be on your absolute best behavior. No food stuck in your teeth or anything, right? Treat your potential employer the same way. Until you get the job (relationship time!), there should be no off-the-cuff humor and the discharge of bodily gasses should be kept to an absolute minimum.
Don't Be Clingy
We've all experienced that one person we used to be interested by, you know, the one who ruined it by calling us an insane amount of times in a row. Think employers are any different? It's annoying, and on top of that, it shows that you have very low value. Anyone who believes in their own self-worth will not feel the desperation necessary to constantly contact their significant other, be it an interviewer or a date.
Play Hard To Get
People always want what they don't have, that's why playing hard to get works both in love and in business. The key word is hard, not impossible. Show the company you're interviewing with that you have options, that you are fine on your own, and that you have enough value that you could walk away if need be. Don't overdo it, or else people will think you don't care, but have enough self-respect to show that you are something worth chasing.
Be A Positive Person
This is the best way to impress a potential mate, because who wouldn't want to be with a positive person? Psychology has shown that seeing another person laugh and smile makes us want to mirror their behavior, and of course, everyone likes to laugh and smile. Though you may not have the best resume, if you can get your interviewer feeling at ease and in a good move, when they look back at your interview they will only be able to associate positive things to your name.
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