You know what you want from a job but do you know what the employer wants from you? Any employer hiring a potential employee, from sales manager to sales clerk, has a list of values and expectations in their head. So just what are they looking for? Knowing this ahead of time can make you sell yourself a little easier in that job interview. Let’s check it out and see what’s what.
1. Having a strong work ethic: Employers want employees that will work hard and work smart. This involves being efficient while completing tasks and also saving time while doing it. You need to actually care about your job while having a positive attitude. Doing more than what’s expected of you and not wasting time on personal issues will definitely get you noticed in the positive way. If you emphasize your work ethic in your interview, it will be a positive point.
2. Being dependable and responsible: You need to get to work on time and be present where you’re supposed to be. If you’re late or have a schedule change, you need to alert your supervisors. Keep your supervisors informed of your progress on all projects. By doing this, it shows you value your job and are responsible. It could be a question that is asked by your potential employer of your previous employer. You want to have a positive response.
3. Keeping a positive attitude: If you have a positive attitude, it keeps things running smoothly. You get the job done and don’t complain about it. It makes the job more pleasant and motivates your co-workers. If you have a positive attitude at your interview, it will show through and may make the difference between getting the job or not.
4. Being flexible: If you’re flexible and open to change, it can provide an opportunity to finish assignments in a more efficient manner. You may also need to adapt to work habits and the personalities of your co-workers. To make an efficient team, you have to accommodate your co-workers ideas, strategies and priorities. The person interviewing may want to know if you’re a team player. You can give examples from previous work experience that shows you were.
5. Being professional: By exhibiting professional behavior at all times, you become more valuable. A professional dresses, looks, speaks and acts accordingly at all times. They take pride in their behavior and in the high quality of their work. Professionals are enthusiastic about the job and optimistic about the company’s future. By turning up at the interview, dressed professionally and acting accordingly, you may be starting your job in the morning.
As you can see, what the employer expects isn’t all that difficult or unrealistic. Just apply yourself and the job could be yours!
Are you an employer? What are your expectations of your employees? Are you employed? What does your employer expect from you? Please comment, I’d like to hear your input.
By Linda Lee Ruzicka
Linda Lee Ruzicka lives in the mountains of Western PA , happily married and with her 8 cats and three dogs. She has been published in Twilight Times, Dark Krypt, Fables, Decending Darkness, Writing Village, June Cotner anthology, The Grit, Reminisce , the book, Haunted Encounters: Friends and Family. She is a Affiliate member of the Horror Writers Association She also does freelances work for Beyond and for Salesheads. More of her blogs can be found at Salesheads blog.
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