There are amazing parallels between a job search and dating:
You see an ad for Accenture* online. You like what Accenture has to offer, and think that you might be a good fit based on a few surface qualifications. You offer up your contact information, and Accenture calls to set up a time to meet.
You then put on your nicest outfit, make lots of eye contact, smile, and be your usual charming self. Accenture asks you questions, you ask Accenture questions. You all get a feel for each other, and you are either interested in learning more, or you’re not.
In the second meeting, you have a chance to learn more about Accenture. What are Accenture’s vacation plans? What about culture? What are the benefits of a relationship with Accenture?
Then, the infamous third interview. You’re either offered “the job†or not.
But as much as there are similarities, there are notable differences.
I mean, if Accenture doesn’t call you back, you don’t sit and beat yourself up about it. “Maybe Accenture thinks I’m too fat! Or I bet it’s that I talked about my last job too much. Damn it, what if I never find another Accenture!?”
And the thing is that there is always another Accenture. It’s much easier for us to think that we’ll never find another mate again than it would be for us to accept that we will never find another job.
Now, only if there was someone who could check references on your behalf: How long have you known Accenture? Did you find Accenture easy to work with? How was Accenture’s punctuality?
*Just an example, sweeties. Accenture is the one place I haven’t worked. Yet. I’m still reading their horoscope for the right day to make my move. I’m also now shopping at Accenture’s grocery store, hoping that we run into each other in the produce section.
Great post. I never thought of dating that way. But, you are right. It is a job interview. You fill out an application, go to an interview, hopfully get called for a second interview and then get hired! A lot of work for a short time romance!
The interview process is key to finding a great personal relationship. Without a solid interview, you do not really know what you are getting. My father once told me when he interviewed a prospect for his company, he took them out to lunch. Before they started eating he would watch the person to see if they salted their meal before tasting it. My fathers reasoning was that the chief could have put loads of salt in while cooking. A bright person would want to discover whether that is the case or not. I think finding a successful date should be along those lines.
Nice post, it was an excellent read.
- Jeremiah
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Then, with the arrival of internet , came job-portals, which were amongst the earliest websites.
Whereas considerable refinements have taken place in respect of resume-posting and resume-searching, job-searches have largely remained the same – with the jobseekers having to spend an enormous amount of time online.
I have tried to simplify and speed-up job-searches thru Magic Cube Job-Search on http://www.CustomizeResume.com
No “ Rocket – Science “ this !
Sooner than later, someone is bound to come-up with even better ” Geodesic Job – Search” which will have jobs listed on hundreds of faces against only 3 of Magic Cube !
Regards
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hcp@RecruitGuru.com
Mumbai – India
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Here are some findings of Pew Research Center’s Global Attitude Project ( in association with the International Herald Tribune – July 2010 ) :
There is a pronounced gap between a belief in the equality of the sexes and how that translates into reality.
In China, India, Indonesia and Jordan, equal-rights supporters think, most of the adjustments necessary to establish equality have already been made.
In nations ( Europe / USA ) where equal rights are already mandated, women seem stymied by a lack of real progress.
More than 50% in 10 of 22 countries said that when jobs are scarce, they should go to men.
Surely they have not read the survey conducted by Psychology Professor Keith Laws ( University of Hertfordshire ), which found that girls are better than boys when it comes to multi-tasking !
May be my 2 unemployed grand-daughters have still some hope !
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http://www.CustomizeResume.com
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