Traits Employers are looking for when hiring

HR departments of even mid-level companies receive hundreds of job applications every month. In addition to being qualified, hiring committees want to know whether the candidate possesses certain other qualities, including:
1. Confidence
Employers want new hires to be comfortable with themselves and their place in the company. Candidates need to act like they know what they’re doing, and have previous experience performing the work that they can draw on.
2. Willing to Learn
You need to convey to your potential employers that you are not the type of cocky new hire who thinks he knows everything about the job already and refuses to listen to the advice of your superiors. Companies grow, and so should you.
3. Flexible
While there is always a learning curve for new hires, employers value independent problem-solving. In fact, interviewers might ask you about a time you had to solve a problem on the fly at a previous job.
4. Team Player
You may be a genius at your work, but you will still need to work within the company’s guidelines in a team with other members of your department. Learn how to communicate with others in a constructive and non-confrontational manner.
5. Dependable
Though work-life balance is important, you won’t be a very good employee if you take several days off work in a month and never answer your phone or emails. Companies rely on workers to complete their work on time, and be available and ready in case of emergencies.
6. Honest
Integrity grows ever more important as companies offer work-from-home benefits, and in the health care industry in particular, ethics are paramount. Don’t lie on your resume; instead, honestly convey how your experience qualifies you, and if you have gaps in your experience, consider opportunities to fill them through volunteering, internships or on-the-job training.