Job Hunting Lessons From the Bachelorette -

Job Hunting Lessons From the Bachelorette -If youre like me, you might have a weakness for drama-ridden reality television. While recently watching perennial favorite The Bachelorette, I was reminded that the Would you please accept this rose? format is anything but reality. I also realized that the process of looking for a job is notlage so different. Here are some similarities the two situations have in common.You have to date before you become engagedEvery season of the Bachelorette includes an overeager candidate who already wants to marry the Bachelorette before he even meets her. Just as you cant properly pick a fiance based on what you see on television, you cant truly tell whether an employer is a good fit just by looking at their Web site. Its logical to date someone for a while before you decide to marry them. Likewise, its good to interview with a company in person before you decide that you definitely want to work there.Theres always competitionMuch of the drama on the Ba chelorette develops throughout the season as the contestants develop romantic feelings for the woman, but then have to watch her dating numerous other people. Although you generally never know who youre competing against for a great job, much of the time youre competing against someone whos just as great as you are. Just like a Bachelorette contestant, you have to put your best foot forward throughout your job search, but also realize that a company might just feel a better connection with another candidate.Use your time wiselyAnother classic scenario on the Bachelorette is the eliminated contestant saying his final piece to the cameraShe and I could have had a wonderful thing, but she just didnt get to see the real me. Shy contestants often get eliminated quickly on the show because the Bachelorette gets a much better feeling for the mora outgoing guys around her. The same is true throughout your job hunt. Even if youre naturally reserved or shy, you have to push yourself to show y our true colors within a short period of time. An employer may review your resume for 30 seconds before moving on to the next one, or interview you for 30 minutes before meeting their next candidate. Companies make hiring decisions based on very limited contact with each candidateso make sure youre taking full advantage of every moment of their time that you getJessica Holbrook Hernandez is an expert resume writer, career and personal branding strategist, author, speaker and President/CEO of Great Resumes Fast. She creates high-impact, best-in-class, resumes and cover letters that transform job searches into interviews and ultimately job offers. For more information about professional resume writing or to read more career and job search related articles visit http//www.greatresumesfast.com or call 1.800.991.5187.