7 Traits Employers Look For In A Candidate

Are you the right candidate for the job? Examine your work-ethic and become the candidate employers are looking for.

7. Are you results-driven?

Don’t get bogged down in lengthy processes. Unless you can deliver the goods, employers aren’t interested. Whether you’re interviewing for jobs or starting out at a new role, make sure you focus on results and achieve them.

6. Are you productive?

There’s little point in being hard-working unless you can prove your worth. A productive employee crosses tasks off their checklist and keeps their fellow team members in the loop, demonstrating a project’s progress.

5. Are you positive?

Employers look for positive workers to join their team. Being positive is not just about being optimistic and upbeat, it’s about presenting a “can-do” attitude. Be willing to take on tasks within your means, and be prepared to face the challenges that will invariably arise.

4. Are you proactive?

You’ve been hearing this one since you were at school, but you’d be surprised how many people don’t put it into practice. It’s easy to stick with what you know and satisfy a minimum job requirement, but candidates willing to go the extra mile will always get the best jobs. Employers want you to be self-motivated. They want to do as little hand-holding and micro-managing as possible.

3. Are you a team-player?

Every workplace has its employees who either thrive at teamwork or excel at flying solo. Determining which type of employee you are comes with experience and time. But regardless of your preferences, every employer wants a candidate who fits into their company as a whole. Being a team-player is more than having a  knack for communications, it’s about being approachable, and fitting in with the company culture.

2. Are you adaptable?

Turns out skills and qualifications are less important than you might think. With technology improving every year, and the nature of certain roles changing to suit,  employers are now looking for candidates who can prove they’re flexible and adaptable. With nearly half of Australian degrees predicted to be obsolete within a decade, your adaptability is your greatest asset.

1. Are you trustworthy?

Top talent is worthless unless it’s matched with a trustworthy employee. Employers take a financial risk when they hire you, and lose money if you don’t pull through. Conduct yourself with integrity throughout all aspects of the job, from arriving at work on time and meeting deadlines, to maintaining professional confidentiality on sensitive issues.