Everyone has a dating story. Some stories are romantic. Some stories are funny. Some stories are
sad. But this much is true no matter the turnout: We should all learn from previous dates as we con-
sider entering into a new relationship.
Unfortunately, not all relationships last forever. You
may end up back in the market again…and again.
Most physicians have less experience interviewing
for jobs than they do dating. But there are many simi-
larities between the two. At the very least, your re-
quirements and expectations—from both a job and a
potential mate—likely change as you experience new
things.
With each job interview, you learn more about
your expectations and understand what issues, if any,
you're willing to compromise. With each subsequent
job, you become more experienced in knowing what
to look for in an employer and what employers expect
from physicians.
There are many analogies between dating and interviewing for a job—so we went to the dating
experts at eHarmony for advice. They let us borrow their tips from their Do's and Don'ts of Dating
as inspiration (read it at ow.ly/wvrFG)—and transform them into the Do's and Don'ts of the Physi-
cian Interview.
It's uncanny how similar the advice can be.
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Dating and interviewing for your dream practice share
similarities that can't be ignored. This humorous and helpful
comparison will help you make a great connection.
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