Sleepless in Vancouver - The Job Edition

I know I know, lame title.  But I can't help but feel like equating job hunting to dating.  I was chatting with a friend over msn one night, she was talking about her misadventures with online dating and I was talking mine with job hunting.  We realized there are a few parallels.

1) Sometimes you like the guy/job, but they don't like you

2) Many times, after a going on a fantastic date/interview (or so you thought), they say they will call you back, but don't.

3) You gotta be ok with rejection (lots of it!)

4) You have to develop a thick skin and learn not to take things personally, even though it is super personal

5) Sometimes it is not about you - Sometimes the guy/job is looking for something specific, while you may be fantastic, you're just not what they are looking for (so lame, right?!)


6) You gotta put yourself out there and meet people/network

7) You have to kiss a couple of frogs before you find the prince/dream job

8) Keep trying and when the right guy/job comes along...it will just come together! 

Ta da!  Grand revelation of the week :)