What Qualities Are Employers Looking For?
The Alberta Learning Information Service, a Government of Alberta initiative, provides information for career planning, post-secondary education and training, educational funding, job search, labour market trends, and workplace issues. I was exploring their site the other day and spotted a tip sheet on 13 ways to be a valued employee. Well, after reading more on this topic, here is a list of some other qualities that employers would look for.
- Ability to communicate effectively – in listening, speaking, and writing.
- Intelligence – able to generate ideas and solve problems.
- Initiative – not waiting until someone asks you to do something, work with minimal supervision.
- High energy level – a willingness to work hard and display enthusiasm, especially when the going gets tough.
- Handle conflict – good stress management skills, as well as an ability to balance competition and cooperation.
- Flexibility – receptive to new ideas and able to accept change, especially on short notice.
- Accept responsibility – able to accept a task and accept constructive criticism.
- Interpersonal skills – ability to get along with others and bring out the best in others, even if they are different from you.
- Vocational Skills – technical skills required in your chosen field.
- Self-knowledge – able to realistically assess your own capabilities and limitations.
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