What are the main qualities businesses look for in employees?

Answer 1

Based on my experience - young and stupid. They love recent college grads who are book smart because they have the ability to learn. They use them by not having to pay a higher salary and hope they learn enough to do the job. Then later when they smarten-up, they are let go or they leave on their own to the few companies that want to learn themselves.

Answer 2

More and more employers in the United States are requiring applicants to drug test prior to employment. Random drug testing during employment is becoming more common to KEEP a job. Honesty, reliability and punctuality are qualities and standards every employer expects from his employees,

Answer 3

At the time of the interview, they are looking for 95% experiences and skills. After you are hired, they are looking for 95% Personnal skills. This is the time you spend on networking and associate yourself the best that you can with your co-workers.

Answer 4

look looks looks!! if you are fat like a big old fat hipoo walking threw the door and have a lot of baggage forget it you might as well stay home--- the hooterr and,s limerr you are the more of a chance you will get and we demand damn god liking slim trimm fit people ready and knowing how too -- use it hons!! experience helps but the more sexier you are the better it is!!

Answer 5

Businesses today look for a person(and this varies from different companies and jobs) who is efficient, learns fast, professional, uses their brain, shows up for work, and has a good additude.

Answer 6

The ability to work well with others, having good writing skills, and the ability to learn quickly.

Answer 7

Reliability and Honesty! as simple as that I am a employer and reveiwer for a large firm.

Answer 8

Honesty
Reliability
Intelligence