Boston High-Tech Recruiter

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Top 10 Skills to Help You Get the Job

( Part 2 of 2 )

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Intro

Work history & experience are vital to landing a job

But hiring managers look for more

Abstract characteristics ultimately get you the job

Your resume & interview are vital

Prove you will thrive in a companys culture & become an asset

Here are the remaining 5 of the top 10 most sought-after skills among job candidates & actionable suggestions

Skill 6:

Attitude & Personality

One angry employee can ruin a companys morale
Express your upbeat, optimistic personality

Convey a sincere interest in the job Show excitement to work with the company

Skill 6:

Attitude & Personality

During an Interview
Explain why you want the job Cite specifics about the company & position

Show enthusiasm to fill the opening

On a Resume
Word choice & format convey your personality Be professional, but give a sense of who you are

Skill 7:

Organization & Planning

Organizational skills are essential to daily operations
Exhibit the ability to stay aware of the big picture Show a capacity to plan beyond the task at hand

Skill 7:

Organization & Planning

During an Interview
Discuss how you completed a project with milestones Offer specifics about the methods you used to stay organized

On a Resume
Highlight overlapping projects Detail concurrent responsibilities

Skill 8:

Reliability & Loyalty

Showing you can perform is not enough
Demonstrate you can perform consistently Prove you are a dependable team member

Do not talk badly about previous employers Do not bring up unresolved coworker conflicts

Skill 8:

Reliability & Loyalty

In an Interview
Talk to how you went above and beyond for a coworker Remember, youre allowed to take vacation days Be sure to convey you have work/life balance Do not present yourself as a burn-out risk

On a Resume
Do not show a history of changing jobs every few months Show a solid tenure at past companies

Skill 9:

Honesty & Integrity

Hiring managers know
Unbiased information allows decisions to be made correctly Ethical professionals eliminate the risk of legal & PR disasters

Never imply willingness to act unethically

Skill 9:

Leadership & Initiative

During an Interview
Give credit where credits due Do not claim a group project was a solo effort Be familiar with the companys standards & ethics Often posted on their website

On a Resume
Do not list false credentials Do not exaggerate accomplishments

Skill 10:

Self Confidence & Pride

Perhaps the most difficult skill to develop Likely the easiest for a hiring manager to observe Reflected in the way
You make decisions You communicate Your overall demeanor

Be confident in your weaknesses

Show you are self-aware & welcome the chance to improve

Skill 10:

Self Confidence & Pride

During an Interview & On a Resume

This is not the time for modesty Its up to you to prove youre the best candidate You cannot convince a hiring manager if you dont believe in yourself

Conclusion
There is a time & place for addressing these skills

It may not be right to bring up each in every interview

Tailor your resume to fit each unique opportunity Consider & prepare to address each trait every time

You will never be caught off guard

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