10 skills to help you get the job (part 2) - boston tech recruiter

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Top 10 Skills

to Help You Get the Job

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Intro

Work history & experience are vital to landing a job

But hiring managers look for more

Abstract characteristics ultimately get you the job

Your resume & interview are vital

Prove you will thrive in a companys culture & become an asset

Here are the remaining 5 of the top 10 most sought-after skills

among job candidates & actionable suggestions
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Skill 6:

Attitude & Personality

One angry employee can ruin a companys morale Express your upbeat, optimistic personality

Convey a sincere interest in the job

Show excitement to work with the company


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Skill 6:

Attitude & Personality

During an Interview Explain why you want the job

Cite specifics about the company & position

Show enthusiasm to fill the opening

On a Resume

Word choice & format convey your personality

Be professional, but give a sense of who you are


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Skill 7:

Organization & Planning

Organizational skills are essential to daily operations

Exhibit the ability to stay aware of the big picture

Show a capacity to plan beyond the task at hand


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Skill 7:

Organization & Planning

During an Interview

Discuss how you completed a project with milestones

Offer specifics about the methods you used to stay organized

On a Resume

Highlight overlapping projects

Detail concurrent responsibilities


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Skill 8:

Reliability & Loyalty

Showing you can perform is not enough

Demonstrate you can perform consistently

Prove you are a dependable team member

Do not talk badly about previous employers

Do not bring up unresolved coworker conflicts


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Skill 8:

Reliability & Loyalty

In an Interview Talk to how you went above and beyond for a coworker

Remember, youre allowed to take vacation days

Be sure to convey you have work/life balance

Do not present yourself as a burn-out risk

On a Resume Do not show a history of changing jobs every few months

Show a solid tenure at past companies


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Skill 9:

Honesty & Integrity

Hiring managers know Unbiased information allows decisions to be made correctly

Ethical professionals eliminate the risk of legal & PR disasters

Never imply willingness to act unethically


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Skill 9:

Leadership & Initiative

During an Interview

Give credit where credits due

Do not claim a group project was a solo effort

Be familiar with the companys standards & ethics

Often posted on their website

On a Resume

Do not list false credentials

Do not exaggerate accomplishments


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Skill 10:

Self Confidence & Pride

Perhaps the most difficult skill to develop

Likely the easiest for a hiring manager to observe

Reflected in the way

You make decisions

You communicate

Your overall demeanor

Be confident in your weaknesses

Show you are self-aware & welcome the chance to improve


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Skill 10:

Self Confidence & Pride

During an Interview & On a Resume

This is not the time for modesty Its up to you to prove youre the best candidate

You cannot convince a hiring manager if you dont believe in yourself


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Conclusion

There is a time & place for addressing these skills

It may not be right to bring up each in every interview

Tailor your resume to fit each unique opportunity

Consider & prepare to address each trait every time

You will never be caught off guard


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Were always looking for software engineers, programmers, & developers

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