Romancing The Phone Online Dating And Your Job Hunt - CareerEnlightenment.com

Go to the interviewWhen you’re dating, it can take some people a while to find your ‘rhythm’. But every new meet-up is a chance to perfect your social skills, and chances are your third date is going to go better than your first. All matchmakers will tell you: go to every date you’re offered. You never know who will ignite that spark. In any case, it’s good preparation for the real thing.Interviews are the same. If you’re going to ace that dream job app, you’ll need some practice first. So if you get an invitation to interview, take it whether you’re sure about the job or not, it’ll be great practice. And who knows? You may find you click with the hiring manager.It’s common wisdom that you should go into a date with some topics prepared â€" a story, perhaps, or an anecdote, or a series of questions to promote conversation. The same is true of interviews: always have questions ready to go for the end of the session. Try to engage equally with your interviewer â€" it’s a conversation, not a Powerpoint presentation â€" and don’t be afraid to go off-script when called for.Pick up on all cuesThey say intuition is your greatest weapon in the hunt for love. If it’s going to go well, you’ll know in the first five minutes. Similarly, if you get a bad feeling about someone on the first date, there’s only one answer: get out.The same goes for hiring managers. If your interviewer seems strung-out, aggressive or pushy, or you get a bad vibe from the office, don’t ignore your instincts. Incorporate every factor into your decision. Then run.ScamsThe humble internet scam is everywhere, including the world of online matchmaking. The average dating scam victim is 49 and loses £10,000, say police. That’s twenty-five new-issue Apple Watches, in modern money lingo. The lesson? That swashbuckling Robert Pattinson-lookalike with the private yacht and Silicon Valley start-up should be contacted only with caution.The same goes for jobs that look too good to be true. Usually they are, and the ad is a con â€" either to get you to fork out cash, or to submit work in a false ‘application process’ that will then be used elsewhere. Top signs that jobs are a scam include: overly high salaries; the words ‘no experience necessary’; non-business email addresses; on-the-spot job offers; requests for personal info; and poor English usage. You may not get your heart broken in a false job app process â€" your piggy bank, maybe.So next time you don that suit, slash on that eyeliner and say ‘yes’ to an interview request, ask yourself: “Can I see this relationship getting serious?” Examine every opportunity as you would a potential life partner. Because in the end, no matter how they bill it, most of these HR managers are just in it for the checks.