While having the hard skills necessary for a position can make you an ideal job candidate, it’s often the soft skills and personal qualities that make you a good employee. Here are nine qualities that can lead you to success and more opportunities in your career!
Dependability
If you’re someone who arrives to work on time, keeps up with tasks and projects, and meets deadlines, you’ll do well in any workplace. Being dependable as an employee is an excellent quality to have, and it makes it more likely that your employer will put their trust in you.
Teamwork
Chances are, wherever you work, you’ll be required to work together with your coworkers. Good interpersonal skills are essential for working with a group of people. That means showing respect for others, listening to different ideas, and contributing toward group efforts.
Dedication
It’s easy to see when an employee isn’t committed to their work. Employers want to hire and work with people who care about growing and developing with their jobs. If you’re passionate about your career, you’re more likely to get hired and promoted within your workplace.
Resourcefulness
Problem solving is a good quality to have as an employee. Demonstrating that you’re someone who can work through issues and utilize the proper channels to solve problems tells employers that you care about your work, can handle difficult situations, and have ideas that add value.
Communication
Not only does good communication improve workflow and maintain positive workplace relationships, but it’s also one of the building blocks of teamwork and dependability. Your ability to effectively communicate shows your employer that you’re a thoughtful, reliable collaborator.
Confidence
Having the confidence to speak up in meetings and contribute your ideas helps better your workplace and shows your employer that you’re a valuable resource for your team and company. When you have the confidence to ask questions, it can also help you solve problems faster.
Accountability
Honesty and humility are ideal traits to have in the workplace. Holding yourself accountable and being honest shows your employer that you’re a trustworthy employee with good intentions for improving issues, fixing mistakes, and remedying conflict.
Adaptability
There’s always a chance that aspects of your work could change on relatively short notice. Being adaptable in a changing environment is important for keeping up with your workload and maintaining an optimistic approach to your collaboration, which can also help team morale.
Motivation
Motivation is a quality employers look for in employees. Taking initiative is a great way to contribute to your company and show that you care about your job. Not to mention, your motivation could lead to leadership opportunities and promotions within your workplace.
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