Beyond the tangible skills and work experiences job candidates bring to
the table, employers are looking for candidates who also bring “softer”
qualities. Let’s take a look at a few:
1. Employers are
looking for job candidates who can offer anecdotes about how they accomplished
things at their former job. Did
they increase efficiency, profits and the general well-being of the company? If
so, the most desirable candidates are those who can paint a picture of success
in words and especially numbers.
2. Job candidates
who can show potential employers that they are a good fit culturally are better
positioned to win the job. Take a
good look at the company’s values and mission. How well do you fit into that
culture? If the answer is “very well,” then you may be well positioned relative
to others.
3. Employers want
candidates who have shown that they have initiative. If you have a proven track
record of taking the initiative to identify and solve problems for your
employer, then you’re well on your way to being amongst the top picks after an
interview.
4. Employers are
not just looking for “nose to the grindstone” type attorneys. They want someone
who is passionate for their work, their industry and for the position which
they are applying.
5. And finally,
employers are looking for job candidates who are in it for the long run. Job candidates who have a track record
of remaining with one company for five years or more are better positioned land
the job.