The qualities employers sought just a few years ago might not get you a job today. Knowing what employers look for today can help you get the job you want.

Over time, the qualities and skills employers look for in employees can change. At  Labor Solutions, Inc. we’ve made it our job to know what employers are looking for so we can help you get the job you want.

Skills Employers Want in Employees

  • Job-Specific Skills
    Naturally, some jobs require specific skills, education, training, certifications, or licenses. If the job you are seeking requires such things and you don’t have them, then no amount of these others is going to secure you the job. However, once that’s covered, the rest of these can go a long way toward getting the job you want. Our job board can help you see the exact qualifications required for some of the jobs we have listed.
  • Communication Matters
    Whether dealing with supervisors, workplace peers, or clients, the ability to communicate clearly and efficiently is vital to the job. In 2019, this means not only being able to communicate well verbally, but also in writing.
  • Interpersonal Skills
    Also known as people skills, interpersonal skills refers to how you interact with people. Let’s face it, every job is going to require you to interact with people. How you interact with your fellow employees and with leadership can greatly affect the overall work environment. How you interact with clients or customers can affect the entire company.
  • Attitude
    Much in life comes down to attitude. There are many situations we can’t control. What we can control is our attitude about the situations. A positive attitude not only allows you handle adverse situations better but also can affect the people you work with and even your supervisors.
  • Teamwork
    This one certainly isn’t new. Still, it is as important today as ever before. Many jobs are going to require that you work well with others, that you are able to coordinate the work you do with the work they are doing. This really does help everyone get more work done and makes the work easier in the process.

This certainly is not an exhaustive list of everything employers are looking for. However, it does give you a good start. If you have any questions about the jobs that we have listed or you need help finding a job, please contact us.