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The 6 steps to success in your job

What qualities do businesses seek in potential employees? That was the topic of a recent conversation on an online employment board. Naturally, the specific responses to that question would vary depending on the situation. Employers, regardless of whether the employee is a network engineer or a fry cook, seek for some similar abilities in all employees.

Success Skills in High Demand

1. JOB OBJECTIVES 

Job hunting is a process that takes a great degree of devotion and focus to be successful. It follows the GIGO (Garbage In, Garbage Out) philosophy, which is referred to by many senior programmers. If you put forth a poor effort, you will get a poor outcome. Employers are looking for people who know how to present themselves in a favorable light and who show excitement for the firms they contact. Candidates are judged not just on their qualifications and experience, but also on how they approach the job hunt. Candidates who are enthusiastic. but have less talents have an equal probability of earning the job as those who are dull but have more skills.

2. What qualities do businesses seek in prospective employees? 

That was the topic of a recent conversation on an online job forum. Naturally, for . BASIC SKILLS READING, WRITING, AND ADDITIONAL MATHEMATICS! Believe it or not, a significant number of high school graduates (and some college graduates) cannot read at an eighth-grade level and cannot mentally multiply. Employers are looking for people who can read well, write clearly, and do math in a business setting (fractions, percentages, etc.) To round out the basic skill sets required for work success, add in current basic abilities such as keyboarding proficiency, basic computer knowledge, and ability to utilize most electronic equipment (e.g., fax machine, basic word processing application, etc.).

3. JOB SURVIVAL In current age of layoffs

 This is a major topic. It's frequently a question of numbers, but it's also a question of performance that determines who gets fired. Employees who continuously demonstrate their worth, take initiative, and establish themselves as a significant addition to the organization are less likely to be downsized than those who put out subpar or average effort. Surviving layoffs or advancing up the career ladder within a firm is a success skill that successful people have mastered and intentionally nurtured.

4. PERSONAL SKILLS Is a potential employee a good communicator?                                                                              

Is he able to respond to client inquiries in a friendly, knowledgeable manner? Is the candidate able to deliver exceptional customer service? While not everyone has an extroverted sales style, effective employees can engage with their coworkers, team members, subordinates, management, and customers in a non-confrontational, pleasant manner. Working effectively with people is a necessary skill for success in every career.

5. DEVELOPMENT OF A CAREER The phrases "professional development" and "career development" are not synonymous. 

Career Development is the process of planning and goal setting, whereas Professional Development is the process of learning. Successful people design a professional strategy that encompasses both immediate and long-term objectives.. They map out the actions they'll need to take to go from point A to point B in Time Frame C, as well as how they'll get there. Successful individuals have someone who holds them accountable for their accomplishments and monitors their progress toward their objectives. Employers are seeking employees that want to stay with the company for a long time, believe it or not. Candidates' ability to advance their careers is a major factor for potential employers.

6. PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

 In today's work world, it's learning or burn for all high-tech and engineering professionals. To thrive in today's workplace, you must learn new talents, apply new concepts, and keep your existing skills up to date. Successful people are always attending seminars, workshops, getting training on new products or releases, and acquiring new skills that will keep them marketable in their jobs. People that are successful are lifelong learners. Employers are seeking workers who have the relevant training to meet their requirements.

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