Qualities an Employer Looks for When Hiring and Promoting

You need a job. Somewhere, an employer has the job you want. How do you get that job? By marketing your job talents. By showing employers you have the skills they need.

Do you have job talents? Yes! Homemakers, disabled individuals, veterans, students just out of school, people already working — all have skills and experience for many good jobs.

In a full time job you must:

Have responsibilities (work duties and procedures)
"Punch a clock" or be at work "on time"
Work hard all day, 40 hours a week
Report to a boss, who makes sure you carry-out your responsibilities

To find a job you must:

Set your own responsibilities (things you must do everyday to get a job)
Wake up early at a set time to start looking for work
Look hard for a job, all day, 40 hours a week
Be your own boss (or appoint a friend to be your "boss") to make sure you carry-out your job search responsibilities

Positive qualities:

Attendance

Punctuality

Enthusiasm

Cooperation

Maturity

Accuracy

Problem-solving Skills

Organizational Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Openness — Shares Experience and Ideas

Discretion and Loyalty to Employer — Doesn’t Criticize Past or Present Employers

Versatility — Skilled in More Than One Area

Conscientious — Committed to Doing the Best Job Possible

Considerate and Helpful

Positive Attitude Toward Work

Positive Work Record and Evaluations

Ability to Quickly Grasp and Do the Work Assigned, Requesting Assistance as Needed

Ability to Get Along with Supervisor, Co-workers and the Public

Leadership Ability

Willingness to Accept Responsibility and Extra Work Assignments

Well-motivated ... Innovative ... Self-starter

Ability to Plan and Think Ahead

Ability to Communicate — Listening, Speaking, Writing Skills

Reading, Writing and Computing Skills necessary to Do the Job

Willingness to Follow Company Policies and Procedures

Willingness to Work with Others as a Team