When individuals are at a job or in a relationship for an extended period of time, they sometimes forget what it feels like to be unemployed or single. While searching for jobs may seem quite different from looking for love, they are more similar than some people realize. This also means that both jobseekers and singles often wind up making the same mistakes.

For instance, when people start dating, they are advised to avoid settling for the first person that comes along. According to U.S. News and World Report, the same is true of the job search. To avoid making this mistake, individuals need to ask themselves how good of a fit an employer, like a spouse, is for them.

On a date, people are typically told not to badmouth their exes, as this only reflects poorly on them. The same is true of job interviews and previous employers.

Similarly, if somebody is always available for a date, it may make them look less appealing. The same can be said for jobseekers whose calendars are wide open. For this reason, Forbes suggested that it is best to appear slightly unavailable, which, in turn, increases applicants' desirability and attractiveness.

Of course, it is easier for some people to find their soul mate than it is for others. Just as some singles join dating websites for help, jobseekers can always take a career test and possibly identify the ideal job for them.