Dear Future Employers,
My graduation date is approaching very quickly, so it’s time to apply for jobs. Here are 28 reasons you should consider me for this position:
1. If I Was An Employer, I’d Hire Me
I’m proud of who I am, and if you choose me, you would be proud of me too!
2. My Resume And Cover Letter Are Literally Only An Email Away
Imagine your company at the top of my resume. That sounds pretty great, doesn’t it?
3. Give A Recent College Grad A Chance
While I may not have three years of PR experience, I’m more than happy to learn!
4. I’m Honest
These are all my real skills. I promise.
5. I Don’t Know Everything, But I Will Figure It Out
I’m not afraid to admit that Google is my best friend (and look at me being honest about not knowing everything).
6. I’m Punctual
I’ve never been late for class. Even if I stood in the incredibly long line at Starbucks beforehand.
7. I Like Office Supplies
Need sticky notes? I already have 27 different color options.
8. I’ve Had Experience
Internships are EVERYTHING. And I have plenty of internship experience.
9. I Know The Difference Between Your and You’re
See any grammar mistakes in this article? I don’t think so.
10. I Like To Bake
Which basically means there will be lots of baked goods in the office.
11. I’m An Expert At Social Media
Being in a college organization has taught me all about how to get likes on any social media.
12. I’ve Never Worn Ripped Jeans To An Interview
BizCasual alllllll the way.
13. I'm Great With Microsoft Office.
Where do you think this article was written?
14. I’m An Animal Person.
Bring your pet to work day? I’m already ready.
15. My Mom Thinks You Should Hire Me.
And my mom wouldn’t lie. She secretly wants me to live at home.
16. I Don’t Drink Coffee, So I Never Have Coffee Breath
I see this as a plus.
17. There Are No Felonies On My Record
I see this as a bigger plus.
18. Laughed At My Last Point? Funny People Make Great Employees
Imagine all the laughs you’d have in the office with me around.
19. I’m Up To Date On Current Events
Did you hear about that thing that just happened? Yeah. I already knew about it.
20. I Can Speak Spanish
“Dame un trabajo, por favor.”
21. I Haven’t Cried All Semester
And if you remember college, then you know that’s a BIG accomplishment.
22. I Can Multitask
I can use Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter all at the same time (which for a Comm major, is a pretty great talent).
23. I Don’t Get Sick Often
I just got my flu shot.
24. I’m A Team Player
Two words: Group. Projects.
25. I Write In Complete Sentences
And they’re capitalized correctly too!
26. I Am Good With Confrontation
Have you ever seen a group message on the day a group project is due?
27. I’m Great With A Budget
I can walk out of Target without buying a thing.
28. I’m Creative
Obviously, because I made this list.
Well, I think that about covers it. Let me know when I start!
Elizabeth Gentry — Future Employee of the Month
