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10 Top Traits Hiring Managers Drool Over!
Want to rise far above the other 99 candidates interviewing for that dream job? When you focus on developing the traits listed below, you?ll be able to land a top notch career in just about any field.
Here are 10 top traits guaranteed to win over almost any hiring Manager and put you on the top of his or her hiring wish list.
1. Ambition. Employers are looking for someone who can hit the ground running, unless of course you?re applying for an entry level position. They look for an individual with the potential to produce quick results. In your resume and during your interview tell them how you?ve taken action and produced bottom-line results.
2. Personal Confidence. Employers want to know they can trust you to perform the job well. Make no mistake, their confidence in you will be influenced by your confidence in yourself. Be sure to speak with authority. Use phrases like "I can," "I will," and "I have." Avoid saying things like "I think," I would, and "I feel." Express confidence in your eye contact, appearance, and posture. Talk about your winning track record of success.
3. Going The Extra Mile. Hiring Managers look for people who go above and beyond the call of duty. Make sure you let them know you?re willing to take on additional responsibility and that you do go the extra mile to achieve success.
4. Ability To Learn & Do The Job Effectively. It?s amazing how often people apply for jobs they are not qualified to do. Establish your ability through your resume by placing emphasis on accomplishments, results, and performance. Show your understanding of emerging trends and challenges.
5. Leadership Ability. True leadership is a rare and much needed commodity. Make sure to share any examples of how you took charge of a situation and worked with others to get the job done. Show prospective employers that you have the courage to take a leadership role, regardless of the type of job or position you?ve held.
6. Ability to Fit In With The Organization. We?ve all been subjected to an employee who?s never happy with anything, and who always finds fault with everyone else in the organization. During your interview avoid criticizing your former employer and never place blame on others for why things didn't work out. Always demonstrate your positive demeanor and attitude.
7. Ability To Get Along With & Work With Others. Caring thoughtful people are getting harder to find. Be sure to give credit where credit is due. Say please and thank you. Give a genuine smile that says, I'm enjoying talking with you. During your interview, talk about team performance and the contribution of other members of your team. Show your willingness to pitch in and help as a team member. Be sure to share your involvement in company activities both social and professional.
8. Positive Upbeat Personality. If you want to stand out as a refreshingly different candidate, be sure to show up with high energy and a dose of enthusiasm. Determine to give the most enjoyable interview you are capable of. Others love to be in the company of an upbeat person. Enthusiastic people are very motivating and help others to perform with higher productivity. Be positive and pleasant and you?ll dramatically increase your chances of getting the job.
9. Ability to Communicate Effectively. Good communicators possess excellent written and verbal skills. Demonstrate how you use your communication skills to achieve objectives.
10. Integrity, Honesty, Reliability. Needless to say, in today?s world of corrupt corporate executives and untrustworthy employees, these traits send a powerful message to potential employers. Be sure to express your high integrity, professional ethics and personal moral values. If a potential employer wants you to compromise your exceptional values, you don't want to work for them.
Be sure to touch on your proficiency in each of these character traits throughout your resume and interviews. Focus on what hiring Managers want most and you?ll easily make the top of their list.
Now, go get that job!
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Mark Duin
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