this shows the characteristics valued by employers in the IT industry

1. Characteristics In The IT Industry.
*Please note that these are only a selection of characteristics; there are many more that are not
listed here.
Characteristics Definition Why is it important for an employer?
Good verbal Pronounces words clearly and Makes you look professional and makes you easier to understand
communicator properly
Problem Solver Can solve problems efficiently Will be able to identify a problem quickly
Helpful Goes out of his/hers way to help Will gain respect among peers and will gain positive feedback
another from the customers he helps
Positive Acts cheery a lot of the time and Will make the customer and your colleagues feel better and
sees the best in people important
Works well with Can work effectively with other Will create a better atmosphere for your work colleagues
others people
Respectful Shows deference and respect to Will make your colleagues get along with you better
others
Focused Is concentrated on the task at hand Will allow the said person to do more work in the allocated time
slot
Organised Work is set in a specific order so it is Will allow you to find the required equipment faster and will
easy to find allow you to get the job done quicker
Good Attendance Mostly at the destination needed on Will give a better reputation for yourself and will make you look
time good in front of your boss.
Leadership Can conduct a group of people Will allow the employer to give you more trust and responsibility.
effectively
Self-Motivation Can motivate self to a high standard Will stop the employer worrying about staff who are not working
to a high standard.
Confidence Can feel certain about the decisions Will allow you to work to a higher standard and will allow your
he/she makes boss to give you harder tasks.
Dependability People can rely on he/she for tasks Your employer will be able to rely on you for tasks that others
he/she would not allow others to do.
Tolerance Can tolerate something that is You will look good in front of your boss and he/she would not
bothering them for prolonged have to take disciplinary action because of actions you may cause
durations if you have a bad tolerance.
Integrity Is honest and has strong moral Will rule you out of theft, from the co-workers and the
principles workplace, will also make life easier for your boss.
Independence Can work on own without the need Will make you more likely to be hired because you can work on
of help from another your own, not just in groups.
Determination Will strive to be the best or to An employer will look for this because they will know that you
overcome an obstacle will not ever give up on a task that has been set.
Creative Will find new ways to do something, An employer would look for this as you may find a new way to
will not be dull complete tasks and would brighten the atmosphere in the
workplace.
Trouble Shooter Is able to successfully ask questions This would allow the worker to solve problems faster and would
or perform tasks to find a problem allow the workplace to run smoother.
Punctual Will be on-time for places he/she By having this trait it would bolster other traits like dependability
needs to go and will have all tasks and would also bolster the bosses trust in you.
completed on time