Student Job Centre 2012 Sault College Career Essentials What Employers Really Want

Student Job Centre 2012 There are 3 main employee qualities that most employers look for. Technical Fit Distinguishing Qualities Critical Traits

Student Job Centre 2012 Technical Fit Based on skills, knowledge, and experience Includes your education, past work experiences, special skills, and demonstrated accomplishments in your field Computer proficiency is part of the minimum expectation Technical fit is the foundation for success on the job

Student Job Centre 2012 Distinguishing Qualities Employers want workers who can: Demonstrate excellence in all they do Be disciplined, self-directed, and capable of working independently Approach each project, customer, and sale with enthusiasm Set goals and strive to meet them Efficiently pursue multiple priorities at the same time Bring their best to the workplace every day Bounce back after rejection Take setbacks in stride Analyze their own performance and the performance of others Solve problems and embrace challenges Retain a fresh and constant willingness to learn and acquire new skills Listen to supervisors, colleagues, and customers

Student Job Centre 2012 Critical Traits There are 5 critical traits that are important to most employers: 1.Clear Communicators - Write and speak with clarity and concision about work-related issues 2.Self-Motivated - Self-starters who perform reliably without supervision 3.Team Players - Work effectively in teams with a variety of types of people 4.Hard Workers - Put in the extra time and energy to get the job done right & on time 5.Honest - Trustworthy in all aspects of the job and life in general