Be Hirable: The Top Ten Things An Employer Wants, Part 4

by Kassandra McGhee on January 19th, 2011

Your search for the right opportunity continues?  Well, let's conclude our conversation on The Top Ten Things An Employer Wants.  Take a look at the final 3 things that would make you valuable to any employer.  

 

Work Ethic/Dependability

Are you committed to getting it done? On time, within budget, resourcefully, utilizing innovation?  Like a quarterback on a football team, you have to be able to reliable, able to perform under pressure, command the situation, make the connection and ultimately get the job done!  

 

Loyalty

Companies are looking for loyalty! It is expensive for a company to conduct a job search to fill a vacant position. The responsibilities of the job typically go unaddressed, partially completed or are added to existing team members until the position is filled. And then there’s the training time and cost to get the new hire up to speed.  So a committed, loyal employee or a “marriage of sorts” is the investment the company is looking for.   

 

Team player

This is simply the ability to relate to and work well with others, at all levels.  Are you able to motivate positive action and change? Are you able to resolve conflicts and maintain a good rapport? Beyond your ability to perform or at excel at your job function, you must be a “people person” and not the dark cloud hovering in the office.  

 

Being hirable is more than just your ability to do the job, it is about you being the overall proper fit for the position and for the company.  Keep these simple tips in mind and remember, Be Hirable!

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