Top 10 things Companies look for in an ideal job candidate

When hiring, companies are 100% sure about what they want. However, unfortunately job seekers are often not sure about what they want, and that stops them from effectively communicating that they might be the best candidate for the job.

Business Insider India lists the top 10 traits companies look for in an ideal job candidate. Hopefully this helps you land your dream job. Best of Luck!

1. Potential
Companies are always on the lookout for long term potential to support their brand. They want motivated personnel who’re excited about their role in the company and the company’s future.

2. Creativity
Businesses often run in a set pattern. However, when the tide turns you know who’s been swimming naked. A company knows every time economy changes or the competition introduces a new product/service, the company strategy has to change accordingly. In such cases they need creative people with unique problem solving skills to step in an tweak ongoing processes. Show them how you tackle challenges and opportunities, and they will ask you to come onboard.

3. Ability to adjust
Most of us spend a LOT of time at work, and while you may get to choose your friends, you don’t have that option with colleagues. However, in a workplace there are unwritten rules of being understanding, respectful and reliable.

4. Ability to add value
Employers want people who’ll add value to the organization and make money for them. If you’re not able to convince them your skills would help them make money, why should they hire you! After all, a business is not the same as charity. The key here is to quantify your work. Make sure they see value in you.

5. Brilliant CV
First impressions are lasting ones and brilliant CVs does just that. However, you should NEVER lie in your CV, but make sure several people review yours for content and style. Get somebody from the same industry to review yours. They’ll understand better what employers would be looking for in a CV, and make sure you give it to them they way they like it.

6. Relevant work experience
Companies are often unable to garner the time to mentor freshers. Hence, quality references to substantiate your work experience would take you a long way. However, make sure you don’t add irrelevant experience. That’s a great put-off. Like bad odour, or garish clothing.

7. Strong online profile
Social networking is a double edged sword. Today’s employers often check up a candidate’s online profile before handing over the job letter. This includes their personal life, likes and dislikes, political views, and so on. It’s essential you keep your digital footprint dirt-free while job hunting.

8. Multitasking
Business Models are changing at a breakneck pace today. If a candidate expresses interest in learning new skills and stepping up his quality of work, that’s always an added bonus. This goes on to show they’re passionate, dedicated, and inquisitive. Companies love such people.

9. Enthusiasm
If you express keen interest in your job, employers would know they can count on you to get the job done. Every enterprise would love their most impressionable people to lead the company’s image. Just an enthusiastic ‘Good Morning’ or ‘Hello’ can go a long way.

10. Cultural fit
Each organization has a unique organizational culture. While Job seekers are pressed to make sure they ‘stand out’, hiring managers look for people who can ‘blend in’. Look for ways to express that your flexibility, leadership or ability to work as a team to achieve a common goal.

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