Monday 10 December 2012

personal attributes valued by employers.


Self-motivation
It is the ability to fulfil an expectation without being influenced to do so by someone else.
Self-motivation is really important when wanting to achieve a goal. If a person is self-motivated, they will carry on achieving their goal no matter what happens. Self-motivation is a very important skill when it comes to accepting different opportunities and challenges in work.
Leadership skills
This when being able to lead a group of people or an organisation.
Leadership skills is a critical management skill, it is when being able to motivate a group of people towards a common goal. A leader should know their group of people’s weaknesses and plus points, they should also be able to lead the group without any problem. Employers would be looking for such skills in a working place because it is very important to have leadership skills.
Dependability
Dependability is when a person is dependable and also reliable.
When it comes job interviews, employers always look for dependability in employees; This means if the person is honest and trust worthy. If the employee is expected to do something by a specific time, meeting the deadline is showing their dependability.
Punctuality
Arriving exactly at the time appointed or being precise.
Punctuality comes first when considering work, being punctual means you can be counted on and that you are reliable. It also shows that you are responsible and can meet timelines. If an employee is not punctual, they will not be able to do their work on time and the employer could end up in problems because of that. This is why punctuality is the number one priority for employers.
Problem solving
 Being able to solve problems.
The employee should be able to solve their own problems if they are ever in a difficulty. The main goal behind problem solving is overcoming obstacles and finding solutions that best resolve the issues.
Team working
Being able to work and involve with a group of people or an organisation.
Most jobs involve working in groups; therefore employees must have the ability to work with others in a professional manner while trying to achieve a common goal.
Independency
The quality of being independent, being able to do things by yourself.
You should be able to work independently if needed. Work load is an important factor for the workers therefore employees should be able to work alone and also produce good work.
Organisation skills
Organisation skills deal with the ability to plan design and put projects & tasks within an agreed time frame. It also involves goal setting.
Confidence
The feeling/ belief of being able to rely on someone or something. Having a secured trust over something.
This is an important valued attribute where all employers will look for in their employees. They should be able to push themselves in doing anything or what they are supposed to do without any hesitance.
Creativity
The use of imagination or original ideas, mostly in the production of an artistic work.
Employees should have the ability to find the solutions to problems using their reasoning, creativity and past experiences along with the available information and resources.
Respect
A feeling of deep admiration for someone or something elicited by their abilities, qualities and achievements.
Respect is important in the work place, an employee should be able to respect all their co-workers and be sensitive to other people’s key qualities.
Tolerance
Having a fair, objective and permissive attitude toward opinions and practices that differ from one’s own.
One of the skills needed from employees. The employee should be able to tolerate any work load and the people they are surrounded with them even if they may not like them.
 
Time management
Is the analysis of how working hours are spent and the prioritization in order to maximise personal efficiency in the work place.
This is important to employers because if the employees don’t manage their time properly their jobs will not be done good enough, which the employers will not be happy about. It stops their organisation from progress.
Communication skills
This includes; written, numerical and verbal skills. This is how you communicate with others, e.g. speeches, telephone conversations etc.
Everything one does in the work place results from communication. Good communication skills are important if you want your tasks completed and goals achieved.