Qualities Employers Look for in a Candidate
The ideal employee is highly motivated, uses common sense, pays attention to detail, can anticipate and solve problems, and is a team player. The following presents a profile of the 10 desired employee characteristics:
- Intelligence and initiative
- Ability to communicate clearly
- Sets good example for others
- Ability to anticipate and solve problems
- Courtesy and diplomacy
- Ability to be self-sufficient yet contribute as a team member
- Flexibility to alter plans when required
- Ability to handle details while possessing an overall perspective
- Oriented towards an accomplishment rather than activity
- Ability to do the right things right the first time
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