No doubt different jobs have different requirements about the new hires, but a few generalities can be drawn on how an applicant is assessed during the recruitment process.
Qualification, skills and experience related to the job
This is the first thing that gets assessed in the initial screening and a lot of resumes get trashed if the applicant does not meet the right criteria in terms of educational training, skills and work experience.
Communication skills
It is important that the applicant has polished written and verbal communication skills and is able to make a good presentation before the resume scanner, interviewer and ultimately the employer.
Attitude towards work
Employers are looking for those individuals who have a positive attitude towards work. A professional attitude requires motivation, enthusiasm, and willingness to accept new tasks.
Getting along with others
Many a times situations occur when teamwork is essential to meet the desired objectives. The ability to work cohesively in a team through healthy arguments and the ability to take criticism is something that employers will be looking for in the perfect candidate.
Personality
Intelligence, compassion, honesty, respectfulness, courteousness are some of the important traits that most employers value.
When asked about what the employers look for in the job applicant, here are some of the responses received by employers:
“I look for honesty, which I have only seen in a few candidates…”
“Someone who earned his/her way to their position on their own merits…”
“I look for brains, honesty, experience and progressive ideas, someone who plays well with others.”
“I want somebody who knows how to work, will do what’s fair and will abide by our Constitution and laws.”
