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    18 Ways Finding A Job Is Like Dating

    The only real difference is that getting a significant other usually doesn’t require an application.

    1. You find one that you like.

    2. You try to stand out so they will notice you.

    3. You reach out to people you both know so they can put in a good word for you.

    4. You’re not really sure when or how many times to follow up.

    5. Sometimes they ignore you and you have no idea why.

    6. It’s hard not to take it personally.

    7. You try to tell yourself it doesn’t matter, you’ll find one eventually.

    8. But on the inside you’re like:

    9. Then another one comes along and they want to talk to you!

    10. You start doing some research so you have things to talk about.

    11. You plan your outfit.

    12. You get really nervous.

    13. You must make a perfect first impression.

    14. Sometimes you’re incompatible and they never want to talk to you again.

    15. You have a billion failed attempts and you kind of just want to give up.

    16. But then you finally find one that wants you back!

    17. And suddenly you are glad it didn’t work out with any of the other ones.

    18. Because this one is perfect.