Qualities of an effective employee

We have been looking at qualities of a good employer but imagine today if you got the job of your dreams? What will be your strongest points? These are the maddening questions that every job seeker is trying to answer. Most job adverts will have a long list of requirements, but these don't tell the whole story. While the skills and experience listed in the advert are likely to be important to an employer and essential for the position, every employer will be faced with a large pile of CVs that match the job requirements. Many job seekers will obviously match the job advert requirements with their CVs. This does not help but today we want to help not only get a job but also maintain it by being an effective employee.

At the interview stage an employer will try and gain a better idea of who you are and understand if he wants to employ you. Your potential employer will not only be looking to see proof of the skills you mention in your CV, but also looking for some crucial personal characteristics that can make you an effective employee.

Whatever industry you are applying a job to, here are common characteristics of an effective employee that you should demonstrate: