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What are employers really looking for other than the usual, educational​ level and job experience?

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Question added by Moses Ngure , Sales Assistant , Al Rifai -Al Homaizi Group
Date Posted: 2017/04/27
Gagandeep Kajal
by Gagandeep Kajal , Opertions and Logistics Manager , Deep Trucking

Here’s what does matter:1. Knowing how you learn Spend time during college determining how you best learn and retain information. Some people need to see it, some need to hear it, some need to write it, and some need to practice it before it sticks. As an employee, you’ll need to learn new things as you go, remember them, and prove you’ve absorbed the information.2. Applying theory to real-life situations It’s one thing to recite the 4 P’s of marketing or learn how the purchase decision funnel looks on paper, but things won’t always happen in the marketplace the way they do in your textbooks. Learn how to take fundamental information and proven best practices and apply them in new situations or projects. The real world will always throw new variables at you, so knowing how to adapt theory to practice is crucial.3. Time management Learn how much time you need to research and write a paper, get to your classes and jobs on time, fit a workout in your day, and still have something of a social life. Time management is a vital skill. In your professional life, you’ll need to know how to manage your time to meet deadlines, tackle to-do lists, and avoid banging your head against the wall in the process.4. Relevant professional experience Jobs, internships, student organizations, and volunteer projects in your industry will prepare you best for the working world. Do as much as you can to work in your field during college and learn about what you want to do (or in same cases, what you don’t want to do). Your future employer will take your experience as the absolute best indicator for your potential in a new position. 5. A portfolio proving you can produce work Keep samples of your best work from classes and internships. Many employers will want to see your work before hiring you. If you’re not building a portfolio through things you’re required to do before you graduate, then produce these things on your own time. Practice writing articles, press releases, pitches, designing publications, compiling clip reports, research summaries, or anything else you might be hired to do. Practice is important. 6. The ability to give and receive feedback Learning to accept praise and criticism is incredibly important. You’ll participate in employee reviews with your boss someday, so the ability to hear different types of feedback, internalize it, and adjust accordingly will matter to your job performance. It’s also important to learn to how to give feedback to others. When you collaborate with colleagues, you’ll have to offer positive and negative comments on others’ work.7. Presentation skills Offer to be the speaker on behalf of your group in your classes, and learn how to present your projects as an intern. The ability to convey ideas clearly, speak confidently with your bosses, and discuss your experience in interviews will be an important part of your professional life.8. Writing skills It’s sad how many students leave college lacking solid writing ability. Focus on developing this skill, because it will matter in everything from reports to pitches to emails. You don’t have to become a blogger, but finding places to practice writing content and have it edited will really help improve your skills.9. Your network You’ve heard it many times: “Who you know is more important than what you know.” It’s true. (It’s what you need and who you know.) Start building your network right away. Get in the habit of meeting new people, nourishing your relationships, and helping others by making introductions. You are most likely to find job opportunities through your network. Build it!

Shaik Alavudeen Amanullah
by Shaik Alavudeen Amanullah , Business Development & Operation Executive , Saadi Saad Al Harbi & Partners Company

1.soft skills and area of specialist

2.communication and other languages  

3. Driving Licenses 

4.Computer Skills

lubna almasri
by lubna almasri , administrative assistant manager , Virtual World for export and import

Greeting and Thank's 

creativity and innovation

Thanks for invitation...I agree with answers Ms Kajal.

hamada ali salama
by hamada ali salama , retail store manager , Alothaim company

thanks for invitation...

. Communication skills. Decision making skills. Commitment and accepting responsibility. Leadership and teamwork skills. Time management Time management skills. Creative thinking and problem solving Creativity and problem solving skills. Ability to work under pressureThe question that comes to mind is Hard Skills vs. Soft Skills Which is better for my career?At the age of graduation and the beginning of recruitment, the emphasis on technical skills is greater and is your primary assessment. As you progress in your career, the company needs a person with a variety of personal skills to step up in managerial positions, lead individuals, talk to clients and deal with external entities on behalf of the company.You must focus on continuing to acquire the appropriate personal skills for the nature of your business

RUEL  VILLENA
by RUEL VILLENA , Business Owner , Anne and LLiv Fashion Corner

MY PERSONAL CHOICE IS ALWAYS "ATTITUDE" THE RESTS WILL FOLLOW LIKE SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE ETC.

Kalyan  P
by Kalyan P , Lead HR , IT Product Services

  1. Excellent communication

  2. Team player

  3. Goal oriented

  4. Ability to go for "extra mile"

Obaid ur Rehman
by Obaid ur Rehman , HR Executive , Al Bahr Al Arabi Marine Engineering Services

Passion, creativity, self driven, positive attitude. 

Mostafa Hassaan
by Mostafa Hassaan , Human Resources Director (HR Director) , G4S

he looks for someone fits with the company culture

Hawa Toure
by Hawa Toure , HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGER , BELLZONE HOLDING S.A

They may look for employees who :

-  Have potential that can be developped

-   Adhers to the company's values and objectives

-   Are good communicators, motivated, keen to learn and are result oriented.

mujtaba zain alabdeen
by mujtaba zain alabdeen , Human Resources Assistant , Dajin for poultry

looking for people and employees can increase their profits and shares

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