PROFESSIONAL ETHICS:
What Do Employers Really
Want?
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Most job-seekers wish they could unlock the secret formula to winning
the hearts and minds of employers. What, they
wonder, is that unique combination of skills and values that make employers
salivate with excitement?
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Every employer is looking for a specific set of skills from job-seekers
that
match the skills necessary to perform a particular job. But beyond
these job-specific
technical skills, certain skills are nearly universally
sought by employers.
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The good news is that most job-seekers possess these skills to some
extent. The better news is that job-seekers with weaknesses in these areas can
improve their skills through training, professional development, or obtaining
coaching/mentoring from someone who understands these skills.
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The best news is that once you understand the skills and characteristics
that most employer seek, you can tailor your job-search communication -- your
resume, cover letter, and interview language -- to showcase how well your
background aligns with common job requirement.
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Numerous studies have identified these critical employability skills,
sometimes referred to as "soft skills." We've distilled the skills
from these many studies into this list of skills most frequently mentioned.
We've also included sample verbiage describing each skill; job-seekers can
adapt this verbiage to their own resumes, cover letters, and interview talking
points.
