What are employers looking for? What do employers want?
Quite simply, the answer is low-risk employees. Not only are employers looking for workers with needed qualifications, employers are looking for workers who demonstrate the following characteristics:
Reliability
Employers desire workers they can depend on to get the work done. Employers look for signs of responsibility.
If you have a track record of achieving accomplishments in school, extracurricular activities, volunteer assignments, or previous paid jobs, you’ll have an advantage over other applicants. If you’re punctual and arrive to interviews on time, you’ll have an advantage as well. Employers will only hire applicants they feel will be responsible and reliable on the job.
Interest
Employers desire workers who have an interest in the job and the company.
Employees who enjoy what they do and are well-matched for the job willexperience far greater job satisfaction – and will more likely stay with the company for a longer period of time. You’ll have an advantage if you display genuine enthusiasm and interest in the job and the company.
Compatibility
Employers desire workers who are likable and will be compatible team players.
Employers look for applicants who get along well with others, and whose working styles, methods, and personal traits seem well-suited for the company. Simply stated, employers look for applicants who will fit in and work well with an established team. You’ll have an advantage if you appear friendly, cooperative, and likable – and you project a positive team spirit.
Company for a longer period of time. You’ll have an advantage if you display genuine enthusiasm and interest in the job and the company.
Professionalism
Employers desire workers who adhere to workplace standards in their communication, dress, and conduct.
Employers look for applicants who present themselves professionally in applications, resumes, and interviews. Professional appearance and conduct are a must at all times. You’ll have an advantage if you consistently look and act professional.
Confidence
Employers desire workers who feel confident in their ability to do the work.
Employers are attracted to applicants who project a “can-do” attitude and project confidence in their ability to meet job demands. You’ll have an advantage if you project inner confidence in your abilities to get the job done.
Perseverance
Employers desire workers who can complete job tasks in a timely manner.
Employers look for applicants who demonstrate an ability to stick to tasks and complete work assignments by set deadlines. You’ll have an advantage if you can demonstrate an ability to stick to tasks and achieve goals through your accomplishments and achievements.
Coping
Employers desire workers who can work under pressure and manage stress.
Employers look for workers who can perform effectively under stressful conditions and maintain professionalism. You’ll have an advantage if you can cite examples demonstrating how you absorb and cope with stress, and how you effectively handle stressful situations in a professional manner.
Attitude
Employers desire workers who help create and build a positive
work environment.
Employers look for applicants who display a positive attitude toward work
and appear to be positive by nature. Simply stated, positive-minded people
create a more positive and healthy work environment.
You’ll Have An Advantage If You Project A Positive Attitude And Spirit!
