THE TIMELESS “INNER CORE” CHARACTERISTICS OF A GREAT CANDIDATE

Decision-makers agree that candidates with the following characteristics stand the best chance of being selected for a given position. Such candidates:

• project an attitude of confidence and pride in whatever they do;

• demonstrate a positive mental attitude at all times but especially while confronting difficult or challenging situations;

• demonstrate mental toughness in dealing with challenging or difficult situations;

• are articulate, clear and concise in verbal and written communications;

• are especially good communicators in all sorts of forums and venues;

• have the ability to multitask while delivering high quality performance;

• are open, direct and honest in all interpersonal conversations;

• show a distinct talent for working well with others, in teams, and in a variety of collaborative situations.

Although this is a great list, it is just as applicable to the 1990s jobscape as well as today’s 21st century business environment. With that in mind, the items listed above represent a kind of “inner core” of essential characteristics. So what, then, are the newer, fundamental “outer core” characteristics that make a candidate attractive to a prospective employer in our 21st century jobscape?

Own your career,

Rod Colon