If you're on the hunt for a new position that will let you shine, practice demonstrating these top seven traits that CEOs look for in star employees.
Your resume can get you the interview. But these traits can get you hired:
1. Happiness
No one wants to work with an unhappy person. Negativity, unnecessary drama, and melancholy attitudes can bring the entire company down, so although your own personal happiness may not seem important when applying for a job, it most certainly is. Happiness also reflects your ability to tackle challenges without becoming discouraged. If you show the hiring CEO that you're a positive, mentally healthy person, your chances of becoming the company's next star employee will vastly improve.
Via The Learning Factor
A resume will get them in the door. But what about their personality? Here's what you need to look for in a new hire.
These traits are somewhat similar to General Electric's 4E and 1P i.e. Energy, Energize, Edge, Execute and Passion.
Google prioritises four things: Leadership, Role-Related Knowledge, How You Think and Googleyness http://sco.lt/7t0twf
In general, companies want stars who are able to push their teams forward http://sco.lt/8kWByz