Why it's important: 'A rГ©sumГ© is a person's billboard a reflection of the applicant in the eyes of the reader,' said Jay Meschke, president of EFL Associates. 'If you're a filing clerk, estimate how many minutes a day your work has saved your previous employers by looking at how much faster it is for people to access the information they need,' he said.

Some positions are easier to quantify than others, but it can be done. The more you can quantify your work, the better,' Rothberg said. Their emphasis is on increasing their revenues.'

'During a recession, revenues are difficult for organizations to generate and employers have typically already cut their costs about as much as they can. Why it's important: Hiring managers want people who can prove that they will increase the organization's revenues or decrease its costs, Rothberg says. He was able to pause what he was working on and pitch in, working late hours to help the team meet the deadline.' He told me about a situation where the company had a major deadline and needed all hands on deck. For example, 'I was interviewing someone for a job and asked about a situation where he had experienced a challenging situation at work. ' so important and involves being helpful, understanding the unwritten rules, being respectful, reliable and competent.' Why it's important: 'We spend a lot of time at work there is nothing worse than someone who cannot get along with others,' Santana says. 'For example, you can ask a question like, 'What type of career movement do you envision for the most successful candidate in this role? Are there any current examples within your company?'' Tip: 'Give a real-life example or ask questions that demonstrate that you have thought about this,' Santana says. It is best to have someone who is multidimensional and can grow with the company. Why it's important: Employees want to see their future within a company so they are motivated and excited about their career path, the company's future and their role in it, says Celia Santana, president of Personal Risk Management Solutions.ДЇrom the employer perspective, you want people in your organization to work their way up. Hopefully, they can help you prepare to land your next job. We asked six workplace experts to address 10 of the most common reasons employers hire employees, in no particular order. In a 2009 survey from CareerBuilder and Robert Half International, employers said that aside from having the basic job qualifications, multitasking (36 percent), initiative (31 percent) and creative thinking (21 percent) are the most important characteristics in a job applicant. 'Understanding what the employer is looking for ahead of the interview is so that the candidate can be sure to communicate all of the information that is likely to be most relevant to the employer.' 'If the candidate doesn't know what the employer is looking for, can't properly communicate why they are the most qualified candidate for the position,' said Steven Rothberg, founder of. These days, competition is steep among job seekers it's important to know what employers want in an employee before going into an interview so candidates can sell how they would be an asset to the company. You want a company you love, great co-workers, a decent salary, a culture where you fit in and, most importantly, you want to love what you'll be doing.Д«ut do you ever consider what the employer is looking for in its employees? () - When you apply for a job, you know exactly what you're looking for.

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