Have you ever gone on a blind date? Maybe you have; maybe you haven't. If you did, maybe it went very well, or maybe it was terrible and you vowed never to do that again. I like blind dates. I've gone on two in my lifetime; one fell into the disaster category and the other led to an I do.

The other day as I was coaching an executive about his interview concerns, it came up in conversation about how much an interview is like a blind date. You never know how it's going to go until you meet one another. Interviewing; blind dates -- similar activities where some of the same rules and considerations apply:

1. Look your best; put a smile on your face; be polite.
2. Don't talk too much; don't dominate the conversation and don't badmouth anyone.
3. Be an attentive listener; ask a few questions, and learn about the other person.
4. Watch your language, including word selection and grammar.
5. Don't worry if there's quiet space or silence; it's OK.
6. Tell yourself you're going to have a good time, no matter what.
7. Turn your radar on to detect any knock-out factors or areas of concern.
8. Don't run up a big tab, especially if you're not paying.
9. Keep private and personal information private.
10. Do not lie or misrepresent yourself.
11. Have no unrealistic expectations about the meeting.
12. Be positive and upbeat; don't dwell on the negatives (if any) in your life.
13. Be thoughtful, respectful, and courteous.
14. Assess if there's a fit, a match, connection, vibes, or sparks.
15. Make a good impression; conclude your meeting on a positive note even if you aren't interested in pursuing the opportunity, and don't forget to say thank you.

So, whether you're going on a blind date, or headed to a job interview, make the most of the meeting, put your best foot forward and remember, it's a conversation, not a commitment.

By billiesucher and courtesy of CareerHub.com. The Career Hub blog connects job seekers with experts in career counseling, resume writing, personal branding and recruiting.