The Traits of the Ideal Employee
The Traits of the Ideal Employee
The Traits of the Ideal Employee
As the owner of Dillard and Associates, which focuses on employment staffing in Anaheim, California, Marcus Dillard and his team meet with every job seeker who requests his company's services to evaluate which positions they may be best suited for. According to Dillard, presenting yourself as the type of employee that a company has been dreaming of can become a bit of a guessing game.
Without knowing too much about the person who will ultimately be receiving your resume, you have to guess which aspects of your experiences in past careers will be the most intriguing. And while undoubtedly, relative experience is always important, when you're sending out your resume or interviewing with potential employers, there are also certain personality traits and work ethic characteristics that can ultimately have an impact on the likelihood of being hired as well.
Sometimes, the exact specifics of what an employer is searching for in job candidates varies from company to company, which is why it's important for our recruiters to meet with hiring managers before the job placement process can really begin. For example, when Dillard and Associates was staffing for a data entry job, the hiring manager was very clear that the company was not looking for anyone who was too perky. Instead, they wanted someone to come to work on time and type all day. While this wasn't like most requests, our team used this information to find an adequate candidate whose experience and personality fit the job description.
Essential Traits
Typically, there are some traits which most employers would agree are essential to not only landing a job, but succeeding within a company. Using a combination of my own personal experiences and the requests of the companies I represent, I outline some of the qualities that the ideal employee exudes.
When working with job seekers, our recruiters look for people who have honesty and integrity, and who are self-starters. It's important that you don't need any hand holding and that you can easily convey to others that you are committed, diligent, and reliable. Additionally, the type of environment that you are most comfortable working in plays a part as well. If you are used to working in small business settings where managers and bosses are easily accessible, then you may not flourish as well in a large company. And, feeling uncomfortable in your position may hinder your ability to do your job well.
Past Experiences
You shouldn't let any past blunders keep you from pursuing a job you are passionate about. At Dillard and Associates, potential candidates are not immediately eliminated based on past mistakes because you should always be given the opportunity to grow. Too often, people are simply written off and aren't given the chance to prove that they have matured. If you are willing to prove yourself, then there is a good possibility that you may be able to secure an entry level position and work your way up from there.
In fact, there are a lot of variables that are considered when matching job seekers with the openings that Dillard and Associates is currently looking to fill. Sometimes, you may not even realize that your responsibilities and accomplishments in a previous position would make you an ideal candidate for a job in a completely new field. But, it is the duty of our recruiters to meet with you, learn about your interests, assess your willingness to work, and help you succeed in finding a new career.
Interviewing Skills
For many job seekers, it may seem that there are just too many people looking for jobs and not enough positions to fill. However, if you already have a solid resume, then fine-tuning some of the other important areas, such as your interviewing skills, may be just what you need to impress the hiring manager during your next meeting.
Currently, we are planning to launch a free, weekly class for anyone looking for job placement in Anaheim that will help residents prepare to get hired. And even if you don't possess all of the skills and traits that I have outlined here, you can learn to project some of your redeeming qualities that will help make you the ideal new hire.
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