TEN HABITS OF SUCCESSFUL EMPLOYEES
Though a resume can highlight education and work history, there are a number of intangibles that are harder to put a finger on.
However, when it comes to interviewing, there are ways that recruiters and HR personnel can screen for these attributes.
Here are ten habits of successful employees and ways they can be identified in the course of an interview:
PROMPT OR EARLY
Successful people are prompt or early especially when making a first impression.
They won't be annoyingly early making their counterparts feel unprepared, but just early enough. This makes a good impression and keeps you on schedule.
HOMEWORK
Successful employees do their homework. A hallmark of this in an interview is that the potential employee has already read up on the company and has questions prepared beyond the introductory level.
These people come into client interactions prepared and see the things that others don't because they're not learning as they go.
FOLLOW-UP
Successful employees always follow-up. They send thank-you cards for interview opportunities and call a week out to see if they can offer any more information.
These are the kind of people who make lasting connections for your company loyal customers who will return again and again.
DETAIL ORIENTED
Successful employees shouldn't have any typos or other issues on their resume.
Their information should be correct, up to date and presented in a format without errors. These employees are regular editors.
They may tend to take a little more time with their initial work product but there are fewer errors and long-term mistakes because they review and edit as they go along.
TEAM PLAYERS
Successful employees understand that a good business is comprised of team players and not just themselves or other individuals.
They talk up their co-workers and help them to become more successful as well rather than stepping on them on their way up the ladder.
They will help other employees complete work when unexpected things happen such as family illness.
And as managers, they tend to delegate tasks to the people who will enjoy and be the most successful with them based on skill sets and personality types.
SELF-KNOWLEDGE
Every person has their own personal foibles and flaws.
A successful employee understands this and is proactive in finding a work environment that helps them to succeed.
Whether it means a workplace that is quiet and without distraction or lively and gregarious, collaborative or individuals‌
‌this person understands what will create a great product for their employer and they seek this out when looking for jobs.
BOUNCING BACK FROM FAILURE
Failure happens to everyone.
A successful employee will use their mistakes as a way to learn new things and become‌
…better workers in the future rather than letting themselves be overwhelmed and stop trying.
SEEKING SELFIMPROVEMENT
Successful employees are always looking to diversify their skill set. They relish educational opportunities and seek mentors for future advancement opportunities within their workplace.
They’re the ones who offer to stay late or come in early to help a manager with a big project in exchange for learning something new.
STEPPING BACK
Good employees have the ability to take time to look for and see the big picture.
And because this allows them to tailor things toward the desired result, the end work product will be of a higher quality.
POSITIVITY
Positive people make for a better work environment for customers and employees alike.
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