Internet dating and the job search are very similar: you see their profile/job-posting, you look at your profile/resume and you write an introductory/application letter that indicates how good of a fit you two are.
If it makes it to a first-date/interview then you two verify that you have understood things correctly, and you also try to ascertain where you see yourself going in the future, to see if these life plans can fit together appropriately or not. Otherwise why waste your/their time?
The second date/interview is probably more about allowing and developing that “chemistry” between you two.
Odds are, if you’ve made it to a third date/interview, you’re probably “going steady” / hired.
My few observations are:
1) In order for this to work out right, you need to know where you want to go with your life (if you care).
2) In order for this to work out right, they need to know where they want to go with their direction (if they care or know enough to ask that of themselves).
3) Things can get really messed up if people date/apply “just for fun/experience”. Feelings/resources can be lost.
4) In either case, anyone on either side feels a little uncomfortable when the other tries to “move too fast”.
5) Similarly, people start to wonder or get agitated if the other side is “moving too slow”.
Do you all have other observations regarding the similarities?