Zety, a resume builder and career blog, recently published a new study exploring the top traits.

وQualities employers look for in 2021, finding that first impressions really matter, especially

in today’s job market.

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COVID-19 and jobs:

Since the coronavirus pandemic left millions of people unemployed, finding a job can be extremely difficult,

despite the job market steadily improving since the virus first brought life around the world to a halt in March.

العام الماضي.

If you're trying to find a job or reposition yourself elsewhere this year, here's what

companies are looking for in 2021, according to some findings from a Zety study, cited by The Leaders website.

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Who will get hired in 2021?

According to the study, 83% of hiring managers said they consider first impressions a decisive factor in hiring decisions. The study

surveyed more than 200 recruiters.

If first impressions are an important indicator of how the rest of the hiring process will go, it’s worth considering the study’s “likability factor,” which

essentially means showing confidence and trustworthiness at the start of the interview to put yourself in the best position.

But beyond first impressions, there’s still work to do. Here’s what employers want to see in candidates.

في عام 2021.

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Loyalty and integrity:

If you’re wondering which candidate qualities matter most to employers, loyalty and integrity top the list,

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More than half of recruiters and hiring managers said loyalty was the most important trait in a candidate, followed by integrity

at 49% and dedication at 48%. Meanwhile, 41% of respondents said adaptability was also important, while kindness

and patience were the next most commonly cited traits.

Respondents were less keen to seek out open-mindedness or tolerance; these were the least sought-after traits when hiring

في منصب جديد.

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Attributes by rank:

Hiring managers look for different qualities depending on the seniority of the role. For senior or management positions,

more than half of recruiters said their main goal was to hire someone who was results-driven, as well as hardworking.

This is likely because these roles tend to be filled by people who will need to manage others and set an

example for those around them. According to the survey, having a proven track record and being a team player were also popular qualities.

If you’re looking for an entry-level job, hiring managers said being a quick learner was the top quality at “52%.” Meanwhile,

being hardworking, a self-starter, self-motivated, and a team player were also considered good qualities.

For entry-level jobs, 74% of hiring managers said they want to see a candidate who is detail-oriented and hardworking. The

focus on detail is likely linked to finding someone who can do the job and follow the script, which differs in

Importance compared with junior roles (38%) and senior roles (33%).