The reasons are not so clear at first glance, yet both are a buy-sell cycle.
In both cases there is a buyer and a seller. The economic impact is similar, whether you are choosing to go to college or to hire a new employee. Comparing time lines, the evaluation of “which college” or “which person” is likely weeks or months, not days.
And as the buyer gets near the final decision, risks and doubts begin to rise, “is this the right college for me”, or “is this the right employee for the job”.
The difference, going to school, you were the buyer. Coming out of school going to look for a job, you are now the “seller“. Continue reading “The Hiring Process is Like Choosing a College”