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What Employers Seek in a Candidate


Most employers must complete a report or evaluation form on each candidate interviewed. Some of the factors evaluated during the interview and recorded on the form include: Knowledge of the company and industry

  • Relevant education and work experience
  • Focus (knows what wants to do)
  • Communication skills
  • Personal characteristics (tact, appearance, poise, etc.)
  • Initiative
  • Motivation
  • Flexibility/adaptability
  • Teamwork skills
  • Interest in position and company
  • Job related characteristics
  • Skills related to position
  • Willingness to do the job
  • Enthusiasm