Comments on: Why Can’t Working Be More Like Dating?

By: Rayanne Langdon

Rayanne Langdon — Wed, 02 Jul 2008 19:10:01 +0000

So, I'm a millions years late replying to this, but seeing you left a link to it... : )

I love your response to urban_mermaid. Such a big initial excitement rarely lasts and shouldn't be taken as a sign you should (or really want) to work somewhere.

Along with information interviews, I think getting to know employees on all levels of a company you're interested in working at helps. If you run into these people often and seem to get along well, chances are you'll fit in their space well and probably enjoy it!

By: James McNally

James McNally — Wed, 30 Apr 2008 13:08:01 +0000

Thanks for your comment, Jessa. I wish there were a much better developed internship (or apprenticeship) program for most types of work. I think it would benefit both employers and employees.

By: James McNally

James McNally — Wed, 30 Apr 2008 13:05:42 +0000

Nice point, urban_mermaid. But I also find that you can be “infatuated” based on one interview and only months later do you realize you've been had.

By: urban_mermaid

urban_mermaid — Wed, 30 Apr 2008 03:15:38 +0000

so true! but just like dating, i find in both interviewing for jobs and interviewing people for our team that i also look for that unquantifiable chemistry. i recently went on an interview where i was in work-love/lust with the people i interviewed with — and then there's times where i don't have the chemistry.
but you're right, in the interview process i'm in now, i've been a little hesitant to make a commitment, not certain of exactly what i want – again, like dating!

By: Kevin

Kevin — Thu, 24 Apr 2008 18:40:12 +0000

A great idea..

By: Jessa

Jessa — Thu, 24 Apr 2008 17:50:21 +0000

I've been in a unique position recently as a grad school student – and you get a similar, even more dating-like experience with internships. That is, as long as you know what to look for, what questions to ask, etc. But it's harder to forget the important points via an internship than it is in an informational interview or a regular interview. It's a pity there aren't more contract-to-hire type situations out there.