Reason #100

For making this list.

Reason #99

I know the difference between there, their and they’re.

Reason #98

I’m up to date on current events, but not in an annoying way.

Reason #97

I’ve read the CP Stylebook.

Reason #96

I like to cook and will bring baked goods to the office.

Reason #95

I can format images for websites.

Reason #94

I’ve never worn ripped jeans to a job interview.

Reason #93

I’m a fast learner.

Reason #92

I did FYP at King’s and got an A on the oral exam.

Reason #91

I almost always prefer the book to the movie.

Reason #90

I’m punctual.

Reason #89

My favourite punctuation mark is an em dash, but I don’t overuse it—much.

Reason #88

Because I have a favourite punctuation mark.

Reason #87

I know basic HTML.

Reason #86

I like Canadian spellings.

Reason #85

I can (usually) beat the computer at Scrabble.

Reason #84

I’m honest.

Reason #83

Writing is what I’ve wanted to do since I was a kid.

Reason #82

Apostrophes don’t scare me.

Reason #81

I love red pens.

Reason #80

I’m a social media junkie.

Reason #79

I won’t bring fish for lunch.

Reason #78

My favourite Stephen King novel is “On Writing.”

Reason #77

I know when to use whose vs. who’s.

Reason #76

I have common sense.

Reason #75

I can interpret Google Analytics.

Reason #74

I’m from the Maritimes, which means I’m friendly and say my “Rs” like a pirate.

Reason #73

I like to set and achieve goals.

Reason #72

If necessary, I’m willing to work overtime.

Reason #71

I’m a morning person.

Reason #70

I use complete sentences when I text.

Reason #69

I know when to use hyphens for compound adjectives.

Reason #68

Because I know what a compound adjective is.

Reason #67

I’ve got genetic joie de vivre.

Reason #66

I’m good at multitasking.

Reason #65

I’m not afraid of commitment.

Reason #64

I’ve never embarrassed myself at an office party.

Reason #63

I’ll show up.

Reason #62

If I was an employer, I’d hire me.

Reason #61

I’m not a picky eater.

Reason #60

I have a positive attitude.

Reason #59

Have been a volunteer many times in my day.

Reason #58

I get excited when I go to Staples.

Reason #57

I enjoy collaborating with the Art Department.

Reason #56

I’m a great listener.

Reason #55

I can type fast.

Reason #54

I’ve worked in a variety of mediums.

Reason #53

I’m curious, but not nosy.

Reason #52

I can come up with compelling display copy.

Reason #51

Other girls usually like me.

Reason #50

Have lots of experience fact-checking.

Reason #49

I’m good at hunting down information.

Reason #48

I don’t drink coffee, so I never have stale coffee breath.

Reason #47

I won’t talk smack about my boss.

Reason #46

I have a diverse set of interests.

Reason #45

Stuart McLean told me I ask "good questions."

Reason #44

Have experience wrangling celebrity interviews.

Reason #43

I’m good at troubleshooting.

Reason #42

I won’t call in sick and then go to the mall.

Reason #41

My broad Canadian perspective: I’'ve lived in AB, QC and NS.

Reason #40

I won’t whine about overtime.

Reason #39

I’ve worked with InCopy and Wordpress.

Reason #38

I’m a high achiever, but not in an annoying way.

Reason #37

I can develop a story concept.

Reason #36

I know how to source photos.

Reason #35

I’m a professional, and I act like it.

Reason #34

I love learning new things.

Reason #33

I can keep a project on budget.

Reason #32

I’ve been in your shoes—I have experience hiring employees.

Reason #31

I’ve worked with freelance writers and photographers.

Reason #30

I’m fun.

Reason #29

I’m good at managing my time.

Reason #28

I thrive in a fast-paced environment.

Reason #27

I’m persistent.

Reason #26

I enjoy attending industry events.

Reason #25

I’m ambitious.

Reason #24

In my last job, I started an initiative to give back to the community.

Reason #23

I’m a good storyteller.

Reason #22

I’m calm under pressure.

Reason #21

I’m good at coming up with story ideas.

Reason #20

I didn’t bribe my friends to give me good LinkedIn recommendations.

Reason #19

I’m an enthusiastic and happy person, but not in an annoying way.

Reason #18

I enjoy brainstorming sessions.

Reason #17

I have neat handwriting.

Reason #16

I can adapt my writing voice to meet different styles.

Reason #15

I have management experience.

Reason #14

I never shrink from a challenge.

Reason #13

I care about the details.

Reason #12

I won St. Joseph Media's Chairman's Award.

Reason #11

My bosses have always liked me.

Reason #10

I have plenty of proofreading and substantive editing experience.

Reason #9

I’m trustworthy.

Reason #8

I love creating content.

Reason #7

Chuck Norris wishes he could beat me at meeting deadlines.

Reason #6

I work well independently or within a team.

Reason #5

I’m creative.

Reason #4

I have four years experience working as an editor; ten as a writer.

Reason #3

I work hard.

Reason #2

I’m good at what I do.

Reason #1

For completing this list!

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