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Intro
• Work history & experience are vital to landing a job– But hiring managers look for more
– Abstract characteristics ultimately get you the job
• Your resume & interview are vital– Prove you will thrive in a company’s culture & become an asset
• Here are the remaining 5 of the top 10 most sought-after skills among job candidates & actionable suggestions…
Skill 6: Attitude & Personality
• One angry employee can ruin a company’s morale – Express your upbeat, optimistic personality
• Convey a sincere interest in the job • Show excitement to work with the company
Skill 6: Attitude & Personality
• During an Interview– Explain why you want the job
• Cite specifics about the company & position
– Show enthusiasm to fill the opening
• On a Resume– Word choice & format convey your personality
– Be professional, but give a sense of who you are
Skill 7: Organization & Planning
• Organizational skills are essential to daily operations
• Exhibit the ability to stay aware of the big picture
• Show a capacity to plan beyond the task at hand
Skill 7: Organization & Planning
• During an Interview– Discuss how you completed a project with milestones
– Offer specifics about the methods you used to stay organized
• On a Resume– Highlight overlapping projects
– Detail concurrent responsibilities
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Skill 8: Reliability & Loyalty
• Showing you can perform is not enough – Demonstrate you can perform consistently – Prove you are a dependable team member
• Do not talk badly about previous employers• Do not bring up unresolved coworker conflicts
Skill 8: Reliability & Loyalty
• In an Interview– Talk to how you went above and beyond for a coworker– Remember, you’re allowed to take vacation days
• Be sure to convey you have work/life balance • Do not present yourself as a burn-out risk
• On a Resume– Do not show a history of changing jobs every few months – Show a solid tenure at past companies
Skill 9: Honesty & Integrity
• Hiring managers know…– Unbiased information allows decisions to be made correctly – Ethical professionals eliminate the risk of legal & PR disasters
• Never imply willingness to act unethically
Skill 9: Leadership & Initiative
• During an Interview– Give credit where credit’s due
• Do not claim a group project was a solo effort– Be familiar with the company’s standards & ethics
• Often posted on their website
• On a Resume – Do not list false credentials– Do not exaggerate accomplishments
Skill 10: Self Confidence & Pride
• Perhaps the most difficult skill to develop• Likely the easiest for a hiring manager to observe• Reflected in the way
– You make decisions– You communicate– Your overall demeanor
• Be confident in your weaknesses – Show you are self-aware & welcome the chance to improve
Skill 10: Self Confidence & Pride
• During an Interview & On a Resume – This is not the time for modesty– It’s up to you to prove you’re the best candidate– You cannot convince a hiring manager if you don’t believe in yourself
Conclusion
• There is a time & place for addressing these skills
• It may not be right to bring up each in every interview
• Tailor your resume to fit each unique opportunity
• Consider & prepare to address each trait every time
– You will never be caught off guard
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