What employers look for

When you apply for a job, you probably know exactly what you’re looking for. You want a company you can grow with love, awesome co-workers, a decent salary, and company culture where you fit in. Most importantly, you want to love what you’ll be doing.

But have you ever considered what employers look for in their employees?

Nowadays, the competition is steep among job seekers; it’s important to know what prospective employers want in an employee before going into an interview, so you can demonstrate how you would be an asset to the company.

If a candidate doesn’t know what the employer is looking for, it’s impossible to properly communicate why they are the most qualified candidate for the position.

Below are four of the top reasons employers hire you. Hopefully, they can help you prepare to land your next job.

Works well with others

Why it’s important: We spend a lot of time at work and there is nothing worse than an employee who doesn’t get along with others. It’s understanding the unwritten rules, being respectful, reliable and competent.

Tip: Tell a story. Employees who are able to develop feasible solutions to potential problems are ones that employers take note of. They want employees who take a tricky situation and find ways to correct it without having to always intervene.

Long-term potential

Why it’s important: Employees want to see a future with a company. Not only does this motivate them, but it also helps to build a positive company culture.

Tip: From an employer’s perspective, you need people in your company to work their way up. It’s best to have someone who is multidimensional and can grow with the company.

Ability to Produce

Why it’s important: Hiring managers wants employees who can decrease costs and increase revenue. During a recession, ROI is difficult to generate, especially when costs have already been cut.

Impressive Resume

A resume is similar to billboard. It’s a reflection of the applicant in the eyes of the reader. First impressions are lasting ones and a resume is often the vehicle that makes a good first impression or a poor one.

Tip: Make sure several people review your resume for content, style and accuracy. Use a co-worker that might have a dose of skepticism to receive the most constructive criticism. If a person has no comments, try another so you can obtain an unbiased opinion of your what works and what doesn’t.

In the end, it’s not about making the best impression, it’s all about making the right impression.