These are 7 of the qualities bosses want the most in their employees

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Being dependable and resilient are key traits in any employee.

• The best way to succeed at work or get a job is to show you have the traits that bosses want.
• Career experts named seven characteristics that are crucial for employees in any industry.
• Resilience, focus, and likeability are all important in the workplace.

Every employer looks for different experiences and skillsets in their workers.

But while your professional background is important, your character "will have the greatest impact on whether you get the job you want," said Brian Tracy, author of "Earn What You're Really Worth: Maximize Your Income at Any Time in Any Market".

Tracy and other careers experts named seven traits that managers in any industry want.

Vivian Giang contributed to the original version of this post.