Good Character Attributes Focus on Excellence

What are some key attributes of importance to afeel has importance that should be discussed with the
prospective employer? Are they important or just niceinterviewer for the position. Only you know yourself
to have if you need them? Most attributes areand those attributes you possess which may add
non-negotiable standards for hiring job candidates withvalue toward your success in getting the job under
the best employers. Most employers interviewingconsideration.
process is focused on character values, quality,Lets "assume" for the moment that you are job
honesty, integrity, commitment, vision {looking beyond},candidate #1 and the firm is ready to make you an
mentoring, motivation, competence, kindness and more.offer of employment. Having been in the recruiting
Which ones are most like YOU?business for many years and aware of too many
Employers are looking for prospective employees whodecisions that have been made in haste, we advise
can make a difference. Good employers like to hireyou to be decisive yet cautious at the same time. It
the best talent available so the job can be doneappears that you have done an outstanding sales job
efficiently with little supervision from the executivefor yourself. Getting hired was our goal, agreed?
staff or owners of the firm. Before setting up anNow, it's your turn to get the "low-down" {facts} about
interview, the interviewee should take inventory of hisyour new prospective employer. Actually, even before
her skills, talents and abilities that sets them apart andyou had an interview, it would have been smart to
ahead of other job candidates.KNOW the firm, do some background search reviews,
Below are a few thoughts about your personal skillsinterview competitors in the marketplace, learn about
inventory, write down the ones that you bring to thetheir history, employee turnover can be revealing
job to prove your attributes of value as the bestinformation, customer service reviews, financial history
candidate for the position:with vendors. Do it yourself or hire it done by
Management Skillsprofessionals for your own peace of mind before
Organizational Skillsmaking a decision for employment.
Team LeadershipIn summary, we believe every company has its own
MotivatorDNA just like we do. Many employees seek a new
Ability to identify and solve problemsemployer for the wrong reasons similar to how folks
Maintains work schedulesleave their school, their church, their club, etc. Be sure
Public Relationsyou have made the right decision about leaving your
Works Unsupervisedcurrent position.
TroubleshooterNo entity of any kind will be "perfect" before your
Financial Planningarrival and none will be "perfect" after you arrive.
Decision makerPeople make the difference and always will in
There are other attributes you may want to add towhatever circumstances we find ourselves. Good luck
your personal inventory. Write down everything youin your decision.