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16 attractive personality traits that can help you land any job

Published by Business Insider on Thu, 22 Dec 2016


Hiring managers look for different things in job candidates.The traits they're seeking may be determined by the role they are trying to fill, the company they work for, the industry they're inor just personal preference.But there is a certain set of characteristics that almost all hiring managers find appealing."Managers can usually find job applicants with sufficient technical skillsor at least the capacity to acquire them. But you can't teach, for example, honesty or character," says Lynn Taylor, a national workplace expert and the author of "Tame Your Terrible Office Tyrant: How to Manage Childish Boss Behavior and Thrive in Your Job."So to really impress any hiring manager and land a job, you'll need to show that you possess at least most of the following traits:SEE ALSO:25 things you should never say in a job interviewHonest, trustworthy, and reliable"These are three cornerstones of good character," Taylor says. "You can tell a hiring manager that you are these things, but your demeanor and the conversation will be far more credible. They are critical because trust is at the core of any sustainable relationship."EnthusiasticIf you can't get excited about the company in the interview, then how motivated can you be once on board'"This is standard thinking among hiring managers," she says. "My best hires, without exception, have always been those who are genuinely eager, energetic, and upbeat."Taylor says it can help to keep in mind a personal phrase that keeps you on your game, such as, "Be amazing!" "I'll crush this!" or "I love this job!""This doesn't mean being giddy, but looking as if your cat died won't help you, either."Emotionally intelligentHiring managers put a lot of weight on your emotional intelligence (EQ), and rightly so."Do you know how to calm others and be the voice of reason' Do you tend to understand human nature and bring out the best in people' Are you prone to passive aggressive behavior if an interview gets dicey'" asks Taylor. "EQ isn't taught in school, yet it's so valued today. Explaining how you navigate challenges and bring situations under control can be very persuasive."See the rest of the story at Business Insider
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