We have been looking at qualities of a good employer but imagine today if you got the job of your dreams? What will be your strongest points? These are the maddening questions that every job seeker is trying to answer. Most job adverts will have a long list of requirements, but these don't tell the whole story. While the skills and experience listed in the advert are likely to be important to an employer and essential for the position, every employer will be faced with a large pile of CVs that match the job requirements. Many job seekers will obviously match the job advert requirements with their CVs. This does not help but today we want to help not only get a job but also maintain it by being an effective employee.
At the interview stage an employer will try and gain a better idea of who you are and understand if he wants to employ you. Your potential employer will not only be looking to see proof of the skills you mention in your CV, but also looking for some crucial personal characteristics that can make you an effective employee. Whatever industry you are applying a job to, here are common characteristics of an effective employee that you should demonstrate:
1. Enthusiasm: An employee who is enthusiastic and has a positive attitude in the workplace is worth their weight in gold. Enthusiastic people work hard, learn quickly and aren't discouraged by setbacks, but more importantly, they create a positive atmosphere in the workplace, improving morale and encouraging others around them to work hard as well.
2. Strong work ethic: Enthusiasm is a great quality to have, but if a person is always flitting from one project to another without finishing anything, that's not as useful. Employers are looking for workers who are hard working and can follow through and complete tasks that they are assigned to do.
3. Initiative: The majority of employees are reluctant to display initiative outside of their area of expertise – they simply want to clock in, do their work, and clock out again. The truly valuable employees can display a willingness to get involved with numerous projects, to help and encourage others, and to find creative solutions to difficult problems.
4. Reliability: When you travel to your job, are you often late for work? Do you take numerous sick days? If so, that's a bad sign for an employer. Even if you are hugely talented and highly experienced, if your employer always has to find people to cover for you and work around your late arrival, you aren't likely to be a good investment for them.
5. Great communication skills: Almost every job will depend on a good level of interaction with co-workers. Employees are looking for people who can express themselves clearly and accurately, both in writing and in speaking, and just as importantly who can listen, learn, and follow instructions.
The above qualities should be somewhere in your application either the CV or application letter. You should also endeavor very much to demonstrate them during your interviews. If they are seen, be sure the job is yours.
We at HCC want to wish you all the best.
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