The world is full of change, especially at the moment and recruiters and employers want to be assured that those candidates they recruit have the necessary attitudes that make it possible to handle rapid change and new challenges at a moment’s notice.
It is these attitudes that will make you stand out when competing against a candidate with the same qualifications, experience and skills as you.
So, what are the top attitudes that will impress?
Being proactive – the saying ‘time is money’ is no more relevant than in the world of construction and any delays can have a costly knock on effect. Candidates who can demonstrate their proactiveness, self-management and initiative will be very attractive. Nowadays employers want you to come to them with answers and solutions not problems so make sure you are able to talk about examples of where you have shined in this area.
Able to take action – following on from being proactive employers want employees to be able to take the next step and take action. Obviously, to be able to do this effectively you need to be able to consider and develop effective strategies and be willing to take direct action by getting stuck in and getting your own hands dirty.
Assertiveness – there is a fine line between being assertive and offending and being able to get the balance just right is a highly prized attitude by employers. Clear and well developed listening, verbal and logical skills are of paramount importance as well to ensure that your assertiveness is persuasive and empathetic rather than too aggressive or at the other end of the spectrum disinterested.
360° Vision – choosing a candidate with clear 360° Vision ensures the employer that their team will not only be open to new ideas and ways of working but that they will also challenge the normal way of doing things.