Qualities Recruiters want to see in every single candidate

Though certain occupations require an infinite number of abilities, the most desirable employee characteristics are frequently common, whether you're an aeronautical engineer, sales associate, or mailroom worker. So, what are these highly sought-after qualities? Monster contacted nine recruiters and career gurus to learn what they look for in every prospect, from the C-suite to interns.

Ambition

"An ambitious candidate arrives prepared for the interview and exhibits a strong interest in the role." A candidate that wants to advance their career with the organisation might be a long-term investment.

Curiosity

"Curiosity can pop off a CV and cover letter by including diverse experiences within a person's chosen field." It manifests itself during interviews when a candidate asks insightful questions regarding the client company's history and culture, as well as the role itself. Before your interview, research the sector and firm so you can go on to a more in-depth discussion, demonstrating your passion and commitment to proactively acquiring information and solutions."

Grit

"Show your grit by contextualising your accomplishments." Instead of stating, 'Implemented project X three months ahead of schedule,' say, 'Implemented project X three months ahead of schedule during a 12-month hiring freeze and change in executive sponsorship,' on a resume. This illustrates that you not only completed the project ahead of schedule, but also against resource constraints and during a period of transition." 

Humility

"When it comes to motivating strong teamwork, humility goes a long way." It is critical to rejoice as a team while simultaneously accepting personal responsibility for shortcomings. This is best demonstrated during an interview. Us look for those who emphasise 'we' rather than 'I,' and we also investigate past accomplishments, mistakes, or failures to see how a person reflects on those experiences. Were the accomplishments referred to as a group effort? Is blame being shifted elsewhere, or do they accept responsibility for their part in the error or failure?"

Hustle

"Hustle is more about effort, ethics, attitude, and enthusiasm than it is about talent." You have hustle if you are prepared, willing to be coached, and want to go above and beyond. You recognise your ability to produce success and have the will to pursue it."

Positivity

"It's a deal-breaker if a candidate doesn't have a cheerful and upbeat demeanour." To be clear, I'm not referring to a Pollyanna mindset, but rather to someone who exudes a positive attitude, grin, enthusiasm, and optimism that people notice when they connect with them. Furthermore, when'stuff' happens, they have an extraordinary capacity to identify out fundamental causes, work through them with optimism, learn from the experience, and find some type of silver lining."

Reliability

"Scientists forecast future behaviour by using consistent—or reliable—past results." At work, the same is true. Reliability is vital since it shows your potential supervisor what to expect from you in the future. Show your dependability by arriving on time for interviews or meetings and providing your CV and any other material asked on time."

Transparency

"A discerning interviewer rapidly detects the interviewee who is fast-talking, withholding, misleading, or dishonest." Be forthcoming and open. It is OK to admit that you were fired due to a disagreement with your supervisor, a cultural mismatch, or a mistake with a lesson learnt, as examples. It happens, and it will be revealed in reference checks. Maintain confidentiality [agreements] at all times and be polite to a former employer, but admit that there was a problem. Transparency is always a winner."

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