by
Lubna Al-Sharif , Medical Laboratory Technician , Nablus Specailized Hospital
Dear Sir,
= Every employer is looking for a specific set of skills and personal traits from job-seekers that match the skills necessary to perform a particular job. But beyond these job-specific technical skills, certain skills are nearly universally sought by employers. What, job-seekers wonder, is that unique combination of skills and values that make employers salivate with excitement?
= Employability skills and personal values are the critical tools and traits you need to succeed in the workplace -- and they are all elements that you can learn, cultivate, develop, and maintain over your lifetime. Once you have identified the sought-after skills and values and assessed the degree to which you possess, then remember to document them and market them (in your resume, cover letter, and interview answers) for job-search success.
= Many skills are sought after by employers and most frequently skills are: -- Communications Skills (listening, verbal, and written); -- Analytical/Research Skills; -- Computer/Technical Literacy; -- Flexibility/Adaptability/Managing Multiple Priorities; -- Interpersonal Abilities; -- Leadership/Management Skills; -- Multicultural Sensitivity/Awareness; -- Planning/Organizing; -- Problem-Solving/Reasoning/Creativity; -- and Teamwork.
= Personal Values, personality traits, and personal characteristics that employers seek in employees, in parallel to the those skills that prospective employees must have to be accepted in that job, are very essential to have and you should find the ways to weave examples of these characteristics into your resume, cover letters, and answers to interview questions:
- 1- Honesty/Integrity/Morality.
Employers probably respect personal integrity more than any other value, especially in light of the many recent corporate scandals. Seasoned professional whose honesty and integrity provide for effective leadership and optimal business relationships.
- 2- Adaptability/Flexibility.
The prospective employee must have open mind to new ideas and concepts, to working independently or as part of a team, and to carrying out multiple tasks or projects, because highly adaptable, mobile, positive, resilient, patient risk-taker is the one who opens to new ideas.
- 3- Dedication/Hard-Working/Work Ethic/Tenacity.
Productive worker with solid work ethic is the one who exerts optimal effort in successfully completing tasks. Employers seek job-seekers who love what they do and will keep at it until they solve the problem and get the job done.
- 4- Dependability/Reliability/Responsibility.
There's no question that all employers desire employees who will arrive to work every day -- on time -- and ready to work, and who will take responsibility for their actions. Dependable, responsible contributor committed to excellence and success.
- 5- Loyalty.
Employers want employees who will have a strong devotion to the company -- even at times when the company is not necessarily loyal to its employees. Loyal and dedicated manager has an excellent work record.
- 6- Positive Attitude/Motivation/Energy/Passion.
The job-seekers who get hired and the employees who get promoted are the ones with drive and passion -- and who demonstrate this enthusiasm through their words and actions. Energetic performer consistently cited for unbridled passion for work, sunny disposition, and upbeat, positive attitude.
- 7- Professionalism.
Deals with acting in a responsible and fair manner in all your personal and work activities, which is seen as a sign of maturity and self-confidence; avoid being petty. Conscientious go-getter who is highly organized, dedicated, and committed to professionalism.
- 8- Self-Confidence.
Look at it in this way: if you don't believe in yourself, in your unique mix of skills, education, and abilities, why should a prospective employer? Be confident in yourself and what you can offer employers. You have to keep in your mind that: confident and hard-working employee who is committed to achieving excellence.
- 9- Self-Motivated/Ability to Work with Little or No Supervision.
While teamwork is always mentioned as an important skill, so is the ability to work independently, with minimal supervision. The highly motivated self-starter is the one who takes initiative with minimal supervision.
-1 0- Willingness to Learn;
By being enthusiastic, knowledge-hungry learner, eager to meet challenges and quickly assimilate new concepts. No matter what your age, no matter how much experience you have, you should always be willing to learn a new skill or technique. Jobs are constantly changing and evolving, and you must show an openness to grow and learn with that change.
-1 1- Intelligence.
Intelligence refers to your level of common sense and your practical ability to deal with the day-to-day challenges of the job, and it is in this sense means the ability to plan, to organize, to set priorities, to solve problems, and to get the job done.
--- It was found that fully76% of the productivity and contribution of an employee will be determined by his or her level of intelligence. The key to demonstrating your intelligence is for you to ask intelligent questions. One of the hallmarks of intelligence that is immediately evident is curiosity. The more you ask good questions and listen to the answers, the smarter you appear.
-1 2- Likability.
Employers are looking for people who can join the team and be part of the work family. Employers like people who are warm, friendly, easygoing, and cooperative with others. Teamwork is the key to business success. Your experience in working as part of a team in the past and your willingness to work as part of a team in the future can be among the most attractive things about you in applying for a job.
-1 3- Courage and willingness to take risks.
Courage means the willingness to: accept challenges, take on big jobs or even new jobs where there is a high degree of uncertainty and the possibility of failure, and to speak up and say exactly what you think and feel in a difficult situation.
GOOD LUCK FOR ALL………Lubna Al-Sharif
Intelligence
trustworthy
hard working
Adapt quickly with the team and any new environment.
Get the experience of any business very quickly.
The ability to solve problems and interact with others.
by
Ali Harin , General Manager , Harinco For Contracting And Trading Company
Thank you Yaseen for your valuable question.
The personal values which employers seek in employee profile are so many ,but the most important of them are: -Interpersonal skills.leadership.responsibility ,respectfulness,fairness.honesty as well as comprehensive professional experience.
In general employers would hire someone with necessary skills, abilities and experienced for the specific job position.
But more importantly, employers would look at the bigger picture, they would hire someone because the person can contribute in achieving the company/business goals and objectives.
Thank you, this is a great question with many great answers. I see values as part of organizational development and that those values should be identified by each employer. Values drive behaviors and the way how well a company is able to work as one team.
Look at this from another perspective:
Motivation has a lot to do with what we value so what do you value? Money?..Development?…Progression?…Being Respected?…Integrity?…Being part of a team?...Working for a big Brand…Being able to contribute and help others?
First Of all, it depends on job itself and what does it need .However, Most of the employers seek employee with :
- Honesty and Reliability
- Ambition and desire to do work and achieve goals.
- Hardworking who do whatever the job needs.
- Self-Motivated
- Willingness to Learn and develop
- Professionalism.
- Positive Attitude
