When a hiring manager evaluates a potential employee, they are looking for the right expertise, but also 'soft skills,' according to a Career Builder survey.
The survey polled more than 2,000 hiring managers and found, among other things, that more than 77 percent believe personal qualities are just as important as hard skills, such as knowing how to use a specific computer program.
The soft skills, or personality traits, most desired:
– Strong work ethic, 73 percent.
– Dependability, 73 percent.
– Positive attitude, 72 percent.
– Self-motivation, 66 percent
– Team oriented, 60 percent.
According to Forbes, once hired, an employee who shows up, does the work, and integrates well is a good employee. But to become a great, an employee has to buy-in to the work and values of the company.
Ken Sundheim, CEO of KAS Placement, says an ideal employee is detail oriented and follows through on projects and assignments. Managers don't want to spend time proofing work, micromanaging, answering dozens of questions and dealing with employee stress.
An ideal employee should be both confident and modest. Confidence gives a person the will to take on challenging projects. Modesty means a person doesn't boast about successes but instead relies upon results to make their reputation.
Sundheim also stresses the old-fashioned value of hard work. Employees who put in the necessary time and then follow through with their best work reign high on the scale of great.
Finally, honesty is an essential character trait in a great employee. Honesty is required for good relations with staffers and customers.
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