5 skills that make you successful on a first date & in a first interview 🤭

At first glance, a date and an interview are obviously two completely different situations. One is personal, the other professional. But the truth is, the same mindset and approach can set you apart in both.

Here are five key principles I see make the biggest difference:
1. Authenticity over approval:
You don’t want a second date or a second interview if you’re not genuinely the right fit. Trying to get another meeting by being someone you’re not might work temporarily — but eventually, your inauthenticity will show.

2. Presence over performance:
Be fully present in the conversation. Listen to understand, not just to respond. Focus on what the other person is saying rather than just thinking of clever ways to showcase your intelligence. Often, the people who make the strongest impression are not the ones trying to impress the most, but those who actively engage and make the other person feel seen and heard.

3. Know your worth:
Your energy communicates your self-worth and self-respect. When you truly know your worth, others feel it too — whether in dating or interviews.

4. Healthy detachment:
Go in knowing that you’ll be okay regardless of the outcome. Desperation is palpable, and coming from a place of need can devalue you in the other person’s eyes. When you stay grounded, it allows natural connection and clarity to emerge.

5. Assessing compatibility goes both ways:
Remember, you should be assessing for compatibility as much as they are. On a date or in a job interview, focus on whether this is truly a good fit for you as well. If all your energy is spent trying to impress, you can lose sight of whether the relationship or role is actually right for you, and that misalignment will eventually show over time.

What are your thoughts? We’d love to hear from you!

With Love,
Monica @ True Connection
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