Is finding a job like dating?

Well, I'm not looking for a job, but I do look for jobs for people and find people for jobs - so is it really matchmaking? Just not on the personal level? Although a job is very personal. In fact, you spend more time usually with co-workers than you do with family.

And from my perspective, when I speak to a GREAT candidate that would be a fit for a new position - well, it's like someone paying you a compliment. Makes the butterflies come alive in the stomach. Then actually think "oh, please let them like me!"

Then when the client wants the "perfect candidate" (we call them purple squirrels - not sure if they exist) and finding that candidate - well, once again, butterflies in the stomach.

Someone loving their job, that I helped them find - true love.......

How do we find the candidates? Much like dating - instead of going to http://www.match.com we might start out at www.linkedin.com or there are millions of job boards. We view profiles, send e-mails, "chat", and then decide if we want to "date". Last but not least, we still PICK UP THE TELEPHONE and TALK. Of course, I don't know anyone that makes a ptoential date take a drug test, but my clients will.