In no particular order, here are the qualities that create buyer interest in employers and recruiters. These skills and values identify key strengths that companies seek in the people that they hire.
- Communications – you communicate effectively and are able to connect with others through listening and creating relationships founded on trust.
- Honesty – you are sincere, genuine, and straightforward and this impression is confirmed with past employers and colleagues.
- Initiative – you did your research on the company and you come prepared with good questions.
- Self-confidence – you impress with genuine confidence, poise, and enthusiasm.
- Self-discipline – you show that you are organized and that you manage your time well.
- Hard worker – your track record and personal values reflect the mindset of an achiever.
- Team player – you show the willingness and the ability to work with other people, and be part of a cooperative effort.
- Self-motivated – you are driven to succeed and are prepared to put in the energy to be successful, finding satisfaction in a job well done.
- Goal-directed – your choices—academic and work-related— paint the picture of someone who is always taking on new challenges.
- Organized – you’re able to manage and retain vital information, juggling multiple demands on your time.
- Adaptability – you’re able to adapt to new people and changing situations, adjusting to priorities and sudden shifts in direction.
- Reliability – you keep your commitments, and former employers speak of you as someone who can always be counted on to give your best effort.