Writer: Nyckole

Are you graduating from college and looking for a job to start your career? Are you tired of working at your current job and looking for better opportunities? Want to work for a company that is committed to supporting women in the workplace, but don’t know where to start? 

Don’t worry, here are some tips on how to nail your interview and the top 5 companies to work at to get you one step closer to working at your dream job. 

Interview Tips

1. Dress the part: the image above will help you be prepared.
2. Talk about job requirements: Know the specific demands of the job and speak to those as you give your answers.
3. Research the company: Know the company’s leaders, understand its business model and memorize its mission statement. 
4. Always ask a question at the end. (i.e., “What does a typical day look like for this position?”) 
5. Remain positive, be aware of your body language, and tone of voice 

 Before your interview, understand the STAR interview format: it is a technique candidates can use when answering behavioral questions and helps you to answer the questions using real-life examples.

3 reasons why the world needs more women in leadership roles

1. Women leaders will break more barriers for women in their profession. 

According to Naturalhr.com, it states, “In 2019, the proportion of women in senior management roles globally grew to 29%, the highest number ever recorded. In 2020, this percentage remained the same.” 

       2. Business wide communication can be enhanced.

Women leaders’ strongest skill is communication and they can utilize this skill to enhance meaningful conversations with employers, co-workers, and partners. This will create an open communication stream that creates a sense of clarity. 

    3. Women leaders can provide better mentorship.

According to Naturalhr.com, a study states, “29% of women believe that their gender will be an obstacle to advancement. To overcome this obstacle, women in leadership positions can take this opportunity and begin empowering the bright young minds of the next generation.” 

5 top companies that are committed to supporting women in their workplace

“Forbes has teamed up with market research company Statista to identify the companies leading the way when it comes to trying to support women inside and outside their workforces with our inaugural ranking of the World’s Top Female-Friendly Companies. The list was compiled by surveying 85,000 women in 40 countries,” a statement from the Forbes website. 

1. The Hershey Company 
2. Southwest Airlines 
3. Miele Gruppe
4. Skanska 
5. Citrix Systems

Go out and conquer the world

Apply to jobs on Indeed, LinkedIn, or on the company website and submit your resume and cover letter. Hopefully, you hear back from a job recruiter to schedule an interview. Use these helpful tips on how to dress up for an interview and how to land the career you always wanted. Throughout the years, as you grow with your company, you will be paving the way to seeing more women leaders in your profession.

Edited by: Courtney