I am currently looking for a job and I can’t say it enough, dating is just like interviewing, except there’s drinks. Think about it – whether it’s in your profession or as the role of significant other – there is an open position that you are applying for. You have to prove that you are the right one for the “job” and connect with the interviewer (or your date), while being judged on everything you do. At the same time your deciding if this is right for you and if it is in fact a perfect match.

Your resume should highlight your strengths, roles/function in your firm. Your dating profile should highlight who you are, your interests and what you are looking for. In either case it has to attract the reader and make them want to call you for an “interview” (aka date). Your cover letter/ introductory email also needs to attract the reader. You want to reference the job description/persons profile; it shouldn’t be boring, lengthy or contain comments like “nice knockers”.

Put your best foot forward and dress to impress. What you wear says a lot about you. It tells the interviewer you’re professional and serious. Just as you’d never show up to an interview in a “so many beers so little time” t-shirt, you shouldn’t wear one on a date either. Make sure you shower, don’t overdo it on the cologne/perfume and pop a breath mint just before you arrive – coffee breath is not attractive. It tells the interviewer you’re professional and serious.

Attitude is everything. On an interview you want to be a positive, likable, team player with a “get it done” attitude. You should never bash your old firm (and if you do, stop that right now) or tell your sob story. Same on a date – don’t bash your ex, no crying or spilling your life story. A date is not a therapy session! Your date wants to learn about you and your interests, not your ex. Also, rattling off all of your accomplishments to sound impressive is a turn off.