Application: Ten positive characteristics distinguish good candidates

Created: 11/07/2022, 7:00 p.m

By: Carina Blumenroth

The first application documents have convinced, the interview is scheduled.

With the following qualities you score in the conversation.

The first hurdle in the applications has been cleared, you have sent in your application documents with certificates, cover letter and CV.

Now it's time to wait and hope that your documents make a good impression on the company.

If that works, the next milestone is often waiting – the job interview.

The following qualities will help you make a good impression on your potential employer.

Interview: These qualities are welcome

The ability to work in a team is an important quality in job interviews.

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• Ability to work in a team:

  Is valuable for most jobs – the mix of team player and personal responsibility is important here.

  In the conversation, formulate what you value when working in a team.

  However, it can also make sense for you to make it clear that you can also work alone when it matters, as the

  Stepstone

  careers portal reports.

• Independence:

  You notice upcoming tasks independently and can prioritize them.

  In the interview, you can use past projects to illustrate this.

• Willingness to take on responsibility:

  You can also explain this characteristic using past projects.

  People who take responsibility for tasks or projects in the company are welcome and are always needed.

• Mobility:

  According to a

  Stepstone

  survey, it is clear that this is increasingly important for companies.

  If you are willing to change cities for a job, be sure to bring it up.

  Punctuality and reliability are also things that are valued but mostly taken for granted.

• Willingness to compromise:

  Don't bang your head against the wall - there are many different opinions and approaches in a team, show that you are willing to compromise.

  The first thought is not always the most effective - it therefore makes sense in a company to find alternative solutions.

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• Open-mindedness:

  New situations, environments and tasks require you to be open-minded about them.

  If you approach new situations with an open mind, then colleagues and bosses will quickly notice it.

• Willingness to learn:

  Lifelong learning is not just a phrase, but is becoming indispensable for many jobs with digitization.

  If you enjoy continuing your education and are willing to learn new things, then show this willingness in the interview.

• Purposefulness:

  You have a goal and can work towards it rigorously.

  This is important for a company, because it too has goals that must be achieved.

  This often requires many people to work together.

• Ability to persuade:

  Do you have an idea, can you present it and captivate other people with it?

  This is what companies are looking for, and the job interview is also a good opportunity to convince people of yourself.

• Expertise:

  Show what you can do and why the company needs you.

  Are there any outstanding successes that you can look back on?

  Embellish such points in the interview.