Key Traits Employers Use to Assess Fit
Thinking - can the
candidate:
Quickly and
effectively solve challenging problems?
Learn and apply
new job-related information?
Develop
sophisticated long-term strategic responses?
Planning - can the
candidate:
Plan time and
projects without missing any steps or deadlines?
Follow multiple
rules exactly without exception?
Act
deliberately without analysis paralysis?
Execute
ruthlessly and with precision?
Interacting - can
the candidate:
Demonstrate
effective leadership ability?
Get along with
others in a very close-knit working environment?
Effectively
deal with customer demands on a regular basis?
Demonstrate
genuine support and concern for the welfare
of others?
Be outgoing and
socially expressive?
Effectively
coach and develop skills of coworkers?
Be persuasive
in a low-key manner?
Motivation - can
the candidate:
Be on time
without missing workdays?
Frequently
suggest new ideas or job improvements?
Work long hours
without complaint?
Cheerfully do
more than what's required for the job?
Be flexible and
accepting of frequent changes?
Be visibly
supportive of the organization?
