Did you know that hiring managers have their wish list of particular qualities of a good employee when considering who will be an asset to their team?
Here are the top 10 qualities of a good employee:
1) A positive attitude
You bring your attitude to work every day and this is a hard one to fake. It’s not just about having a “can do” attitude although that is a big part of it. It’s also about how you interact with others in the workplace and view your company, your managers and your fellow colleagues.
2) A reliable and trustworthy person
Getting things done is one thing but can others rely on you to deliver and can they trust you to take ownership of your responsibilities and the responsibilities of your team? Can you be trusted to always do the right thing?
3) Act on your own initiative
Will you be able to get on with the job, make decisions and perform without the help of your manager or co-workers?
4) Work under pressure
Many of the interview questions these days stress test you. “Tell me about a time when you had to challenge someone at work and what was the outcome”. Questions like this are designed so the interviewer can identify if you will work well under pressure and still communicate effectively.
5) Adapt to change
Work environments are forever evolving and particularly in the digital age, the pace of change is increasing. Not only can we work faster due to technology but technology can disrupt industries, markets and companies. Companies that were once pretty stable often have to change their strategy to compete and stay relevant. Employers want to know if they employ you, will be able to deal with change in a positive way and be flexible.
6) Learn new skills
In a changing work environment, you are likely to have to change roles and responsibilities more often. You need to be able to learn new skills to make you a flexible worker.
7) Improve the status quo
What will you bring to the party that will add value and improve their current team? Once you identify this you should emphasize this at interview. Do you always look to improve your work and help those around you to improve theirs? Do you look to improve work processes that could be better? It’s healthy to challenge the status quo. If it can be done better then shout up. Coming up with fresh ideas and being brave to voice them and encourage change is the sign of an exceptional employee.
8) Ask questions and don’t assume things
Asking questions isn’t a sign of weakness it’s a way of getting clarity to make the right decisions and take the right course of action. Don’t be afraid to speak up and ask questions as it will help you to be engaged with important issues and will provide transparency for the direction of you and your teammates.
9) Work outside of their job description
Doing your job is essential, but great employees will happily dip into solving problems for teammates and colleagues when the need arises.
10) Coach others
If you step in to coach your co-workers and support your teammates then you have the qualities of a good worker. Helping others to improve their skills is also one of the natural ways to shine at work and prove that you are a subject matter expert. You’ll not just be recognized by your teammates but by your boss too and maybe your bosses boss! It’s a great way to get noticed at work!
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Written by Tanya Raval. Special Thanks to Tanya from TIGI HR Solution Pvt. Ltd.
