What skills and experiences would make an ideal candidate?

They differ on company, individual hiring and occupation, generally experiences is good criteria for interviews and individual skills on employment. HR management tend to be quiet superficial and fickle.

Be great at what you do

Be knowledgeable about the Job and Industry

Have on target work experience

Have great values & work ethic

Have a great work attitude

Hands on skills and experiences will help make an ideal candidate particularly communication skills.

Aamir... I think you need to be more specific. Skills and experience depend on the particular job

The skills and experiences that would make an ideal candidate are those that would match the job requirement.