4 Qualities Recruiters Look For In a Candidate

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4 Qualities Recruiters Look For In a Candidate
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Introduction

• The job market nowadays is very
  competitive. There are several candidates vying
  for the same job profile with similar
  qualifications and work experience. To remain
  competitive and be one of those candidates sought
  after by most Dallas employment services, here
  are a few skills that will give you an edge over
  others. These skills are not specific to a job
  profile and are desired by every recruiter. Check
  this PPT to know which of the four skills can
  help you remain one-step ahead of your
  competitors in the job market. Read on.

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1. Excellent Communication

• Excellent communication skill is a
  prerequisite of any job profile as when working
  in an organization youre required to communicate
  with different people at different levels.
  Recruiters judge candidates on both written and
  verbal communication skills as their profile may
  require them to communicate through e-mails to
  their seniors or clients. The resume and cover
  letter of the candidates, therefore, must be well
  segmented, presentable, concise, and error free.
  During the interview, the candidates must answer
  questions in clear and logical sequence.

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2. Technical Proficiency

• Technical proficiency is a mandate to find a
  job in the market as most of the work is done on
  computers. In addition to qualifications and soft
  skills, technical proficiency can also increase
  your chances of employability, significantly.
  Irrespective of your job profile, candidates must
  have the basic information of at least some
  computer applications such as MS Office.
  Employees should also have the knowledge of using
  internet and sending and receiving emails.

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2. Technical Proficiency

• Technical proficiency is a mandate to find a
  job in the market as most of the work is done on
  computers. In addition to qualifications and soft
  skills, technical proficiency can also increase
  your chances of employability, significantly.
  Irrespective of your job profile, candidates must
  have the basic information of at least some
  computer applications such as MS Office.
  Employees should also have the knowledge of using
  internet and sending and receiving emails.

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3. Interpersonal Skills

• Working in a team requires you to be in sync
  with your teammates and other people from
  different departments. Candidates especially
  applying for a management position need to
  coordinate with various departments within the
  project. Irrespective of your job profile,
  recruiters also for candidates that are a good
  team player. The prospective employees must be
  comfortable to work in a group as this ensures
  productivity and positive working environment.

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4. Effective Presentation

• Effective presentation of information is yet
  another key skill that recruiters look for in
  their prospective employees. In almost every
  sector, it is important for employees to have
  effective presentation skills. Whether youre an
  executive, administrator, or manager, you must
  present you ideas, thought, or any information,
  clearly and effectively. As you move up the
  ladder in an organization, this skill becomes a
  mandate as at some point youll be required to
  present your ideas or work to your college,
  seniors and clients through presentations.
  Presentation not only includes PowerPoint
  presentations but also notes, spreadsheets,
  reports, business plans, and other things.

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Conclusion

• These are some of the basic skills that every
  recruiter looks for in a candidate. Irrespective
  of your job profile or your position in an
  organization, these skills are universal and help
  you do your job efficiently. These skills are
  practical and transferable, which also determines
  their ability to easily adapt in any working
  environment. Some of the other skills that most
  permanent and temporary agencies look for include
  problem solving skills, organizational skills,
  and creative skills.