Best of the best: Finding the perfect employee

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While perfection is subjective, there are many ideal traits that hiring managers look for when interviewing possible new employees. Regardless of the position they are eyeing, ideal employees share some common traits that employers should take note of. These qualities are:

Action-oriented. An ideal employee knows what he wants to do and works to get it accomplished. He will not sit idly and wait for opportunities to find him but rather he will get out there and make things happen. He is focused on achieving his goals, and this will reflect in the way he works.

Confident. Modesty is important, but confidence helps employees in communicating better. There is a fine line between being self-confident and being arrogant. An employee should know when to take the lead and when to stand down. He isn't all talk; he takes action. He doesn't shy away from challenges.

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Intelligent. A manager should hire someone who knows what he's doing, who makes decisions based on the situation, and who does the right thing. Intelligence isn't measured by the grade point average, but it's a good place to start.

Adaptable. A working environment can be toxic with stress levels high, people always running around the place, and deadlines looming darkly over the horizon. An ideal employee can quickly adapt to such environment and whatever role he has to play. He is capable of showing grace under pressure. Most importantly, he knows how to get along with his colleagues.
 

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