(16-12-09)+Employer+Attributes+Table-Written+by+Kieron+Edwards+(WC1668)+NC

=__Employer Attributes Table__= It is vital to work to deadlines and within timescales. || My time keeping could be improved. || Plan my activities, both in my private life and my working life. Try to stick to schedules and planned routines. ||
 * Personal Attributes, Valued By Employers
 * || ==Description== || ==Why do employers value the attribute== || ==Do I have it?== || ==**How could I get it?**== ||
 * ==Punctuality== || The practice of arriving on time or completing a duty within a specified time. || Good timekeeping is very important; arriving late for work will effect your overall working day and therefore your overall working performance.
 * ==Reliability== || The continuous ability to perform your role within routine and unforeseen circumstances. || Consistency in a working environment is highly sort after by employers; the backbone of any business is getting regular work done. || I believe that I am dependable and am able to work under most conditions. || Organise my personal life better. ||
 * ==Hardworking== || Consistently and meticulously working hard at your job. || Employers value diligent workers with a good attitude. Working hard at a position will benefit any person wanting to advance in their company. || I feel that I work very hard when I have direction and the correct guidance. || I need to be able to work better off my own back. Sometimes I feel like I work twice as hard as other people to reach the same point. Often looking back I have found I have created extra work for myself. ||
 * ==Motivated to grow and learn== || To attain new knowledge and expertise by means of study, gaining new experience or coaching and education. || In the constantly changing environment of the modern workplace a staff member interested in new developments and information is cherished. This will keep the company at the forefront of its field and keep the member of staff interested in the job. || I am very motivated to develop my skills, knowledge and overall education. || Asking employers about the existence of further education and training. Putting myself forward for this training instead of letting others take over and do it instead. ||
 * ==Enthusiasm== || To be excited and interested in your job. || If you excited and eager to do your job you are much more likely to do it. Also enthusiasm spreads, so having a keen member of staff means that other members of staff are more likely to perform better. || I am very enthusiastic when working. || Getting a good nights sleep and turning in early is a very good way of making your day run better and make yourself more enthusiastic for the day ahead. ||
 * ==Communication, (listening, verbal and written)== || Being able to listen and effectively express information both verbally and in written form. || Conveyance of information is crucial in any business; this prevents mistakes and reduces work. || I believe I am a good listener and could improve my verbal communication. I feel I have good written skills. || Learn how to speak to people at different levels in different ways. Improve my written language through study. ||
 * ==Interpersonal skills== || Ability to relate, interact and build a rapport with colleagues. Being able to reduce conflict, relationship building. || Reducing disputes in a working environment is essential principally due to the amount of time spent in employment surroundings. || I have some interpersonal skills however; I would like to improve them. || Empathise, understand and listen to others more carefully. ||
 * ==Able to work in a team== || The capacity to contribute to a group discussion or task and combine your personal skills and the skills of others to achieve a common goal. || In employment you will work in a team at many levels and in many different situations. Being able to communicate with other to increase work efficiency and in the end productivity is essential for an employer. Doing this will help increase the effectiveness of employees and the speed completing tasks. || I have some team working skills however I think that they could be improved. || I feel that in team situations I could improve my ability to discuss ideas, my patience, as I often feel I could be doing other work, the ability to add my ideas to conversations and my leadership skills. ||
 * ==Leadership== || Leadership is the ability to express an authority over a group and motivate them to lead in a certain direction. || If you have leadership skills you are more likely to work better with other members of staff and encourage them to perform better. As a leader you are also better at prioritizing projects and improving time management. || I have been in positions as the leader of a team of people, and as a supervisor, however I was not confident in these roles and feel I need to learn more leadership skills and develop the ones I have. || I need to develop my group communication skills and the self confidence to speak openly in front of other people. I also need to improve my ability to inspire and motivate others to communicate their ideas in group situations. Also I need to learn how to make decisions and follow them through with confidence. ||
 * ==Loyalty== || Duty, devotion and faithfulness to a company/employer, its management and values. || Helps build a stronger workforce as the employee is likely to be more productive and dedicated. As an employer you are also more likely to give more respect to a loyal employee which in turn means that you are more likely to provide pay increases and provide more job security. || In the past I have been loyal to companies I have worked for however if that loyalty was not returned I have begun to look elsewhere for employment. || Putting the interests of the company before my own. Investing my energy, time and myself in the company. Then looking for that loyalty to be recognised. ||
 * ==Self Confidence== || Confidence in oneself and the abilities that you have to perform a role, job or task. || An employee with self confidence is more probable to be highly motivated and successful than an employee that is not. They will also be seen as more professional, hardworking and dedicated. || I have swung backwards and forwards with self confidence. As I have worked in the sale industry I had to have great amounts of self confidence on a daily basis and with this resilience to negativity. However this confidence can be knocked depending on the situation. || There are numerous ways to build self confidence from having a good night sleep and eating well to shouting power slogans at each other in a room. To start dress well, smile and speak in a clear and confident voice. ||
 * ==Adaptable== || Being able to modify yourself and working methods to match changes taking place around you. || Employers look for members of staff that welcome change and development of the working environment as an inflexible employee can hold back workloads and other employees. || I believe I am a fast learner and welcome change when it comes. || The way to be adaptable is to welcome new ideas and plans with a positive attitude, rather than a negative one. ||
 * ==Professionalism== || The ability to act in a professional and high standard at all time whether in or out of work. To have a model attitude, always arrive before time. Being a good listener as well as speaker. Working well under pressure. Adhering to deadlines and being accountable for your actions. || Professional staff members are sought out by companies as a person is employed by a company they are a representative of that company and the way they are perceived is a direct refection on that company. Therefore a person who gives a good impression also gives a good image of the company they are representing. || As a sales representative I had to deal with people on all levels, from the lowly receptionist to the company director, as such I had to give a professional image across as I was representing my company as well as myself. || Always try to work to a very high standard. Be aware of when to act in a formal manner and when it is ok to be informal. Assess my own performance have high expectations of myself and always do all I can to improve. ||
 * ==Organisational skills== || Being prepared for the task at hand. The ability to prioritize your work load according to importance. Able to multi-task and able to handle changes in an organised manner without it affecting your working day. || Employers want people who can coordinate their thoughts and their approach to their working day. An ordered working day is essential to maintain the rapport between an employer and employee as incompetence costs money. || I have some organizational skills having run my own sales account base and having to keep track of orders and customer details, however I have always looked to improve these skills anyway I can and feel that they can always be improved. || Planning your working day in advance. Prioritising your work load and sticking to your working schedule. Being able to add to the workload without losing sight of what you are doing and where you are. ||
 * ==Problem Solving== || To be able to identify when a problem exists and the ability to resolve the problem through analyzing, assessing and deciding on a course of action. || Problem solving is a transferable soft skill and employers want people who can think through an issue using logic, establishing the concerns and finding potential solutions. An employee with this skill will be more productive, require less guidance and day to day management. || I enjoy solving problems and believe I have some skill in this; I also like that to be recognised. I believe I could improve these skills as it is always good to develop personal skills. || Recognise that problems can be solved by you. Look at the details of the problem you have been given and focus on the key points of the problem. Draw upon the experience of others as you will not be the first person to try and solve the problem. If you get stuck have a rest from the problem and start again later with a clear mind. ||
 * Word Count = 1668 / Written by Kieron Edwards / 16 December 2009**