Cindi Leive, Editor-in-Chief of Glamour, a very popular women’s magazine, recently penned an
article titled” Six Reasons I Would Hire You.” She states that more women (and
people in general) are looking for jobs than ever before. I found the article
to be inspiring and reminiscent of what I want this blog to convey. So what are
the six key steps that Leive lists?
1. You’ve Done Your Homework
No, she is not referencing your biology homework. She is talking about the knowledge you possess about the company. Make sure you heavily research the company you are about to interview with. The best place to start is the Internet, of course. Look at its website in depth. Also research any articles where the company was mentioned. If you have friends who are aware of the company, ask them a few questions. Leive wrote something which stands true to this argument, “Your interviewer lives and breathes her company; when you’re in her office, you should too.”
