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NorthStar Resources Group, Inc
What Employers Want


11 Jun 2006

While preparing your resume, keep these important tips in mind. Incorporate these qualities into your resume in the overview section and use them to complement your accomplishments in the body of your text.


What Employers Want:

Employers say they are impressed by job candidates who have excellent communication skills, good grooming habits, and relevant work experience. Employers say they want trustworthy new hires who can move right in, get along with their co-workers, and get the job done without having to be babied at each step.










Top 10 Qualities Employers Seek


  1. Communication skills (verbal and written)

  2. Honesty/integrity

  3. Teamwork skills (works well with others)

  4. Interpersonal skills (relates well to others)

  5. Motivation/initiative

  6. Strong work ethic

  7. Analytical skills

  8. Flexibility/adaptability

  9. Computer skills

  10. Self-confidence



New Hire Skills

These are the top seven skills employers look for in new hires.


  1. Interpersonal

  2. Teamwork

  3. Verbal communication

  4. Analytical

  5. Computer

  6. Written communication

  7. Leadership




 

Email should always be formal – still a business communication

 

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