What are the 5 qualities of a professional?

A new group of college grads will join the job market every spring, and their chances of finding employment will vary depending on the field in which they seek employment. While some recent grads who have stellar academic credentials (for example, a high GPA) will have little trouble finding work and enjoying professional success, others may not. Even graduates who did not do well in school may find success in their professional lives. Where does this disparity come from? Why is it that being successful in school and being successful in a profession are not the same? What is it that businesses are looking for in prospective employees?

My research focuses on work performance and the "things" that may be used to predict it. I have been in several meetings where recruiting managers and executives have discussed what qualities they look for in potential employees. Despite the fact that it varies from sector to industry and job to job, there are certain attributes that are universally valued. These characteristics may not necessarily correspond to the characteristics that are required for success in an academic environment. The grade point average is not a good indicator of work success because, contrary to what many people believe, it is not a proxy for intelligence (for more information on this topic, check the blog post titled "Why the GPA Doesn't Predict Job Performance").

When a student first enters the industry, intelligence alone is often not enough to ensure success. Employees that are trustworthy, cooperative, and well-rounded are highly sought after by organizations. The following is a list of the top five characteristics, in my opinion, that contribute to excellent work performance and ongoing professional achievement:

1) Capacity for Educational Gains

There is a certain body of information that is unique to each company and must be mastered by each employee in order for that company to achieve its goals. It doesn't matter if it's gaining technical information, specialized work procedures, or how to efficiently traverse the business; being able to acquire it and come up to speed fast is very desired to the majority of firms. After firms have navigated the first learning curve, they will begin to see a return on the investment they made in employing new employees. The steeper that curve is (i.e., the lower the capacity to learn threshold), the lower the likelihood that new recruits would be successful in their new positions.

2) Conscientiousness

A personality attribute that encompasses several traits that are valuable to companies is referred to as conscientiousness. Individuals who score high on the conscientiousness scale tend to be dependable and trustworthy. These individuals are more likely to finish what they start, put in a lot of effort, focus on the details, and take the time to plan out and arrange their work. Let's be honest: employers like workers that put in a lot of effort for the company, who are dependable in their attendance, and who are prepared to go the additional mile to make the business better.

3) Interpersonal Skills

Extrovert personality types are not required for the vast majority of vocations; nonetheless, the ability to get along well with people is essential. You will find that you are part of a team in many different types of companies. New employees are expected to collaborate with those already on their team as well as those from other departments. The way in which individual members of a team resolve their differences of opinion may have a significant impact on the quality of work produced. Employees that are successful often exhibit cooperative behaviors, diplomatic demeanor, and tact.

4) Adaptability

The situation evolved. Everything from procedures to employment to priorities to markets to leaders to markets themselves to leaders themselves is subject to change. It is essential for workers to be able to adjust to new circumstances and maintain their level of productivity despite the presence of change. People who are able to adapt easily to changing circumstances and meet the challenges of their professions are in high demand in today's workforce.

5) Honesty and faithfulness

Honesty. Morality. Virtue. Companies strive to build trusting relationships with their staff members. They are looking for personnel that are honest and trustworthy and who will not steal or cheat. There is nothing that is more important to enterprises than their intellectual property; executives are looking for new personnel in whom they can place their faith to keep corporate secrets to themselves. This also entails making judgments that are beneficial to the firm and keeping the organization's interests at the forefront of one's mind at all times.

Consequently, if you are currently seeking employment, you should keep these traits in mind and be prepared to provide instances throughout the interview process that indicate how you have exhibited these behaviors in the past. How do you make certain that you are recruiting individuals who possess these qualities if you are in a position to employ the fresh crop of talent that has emerged over the last year? It is quite clear that depending on GPA will not be successful. Instead, include measurements of these characteristics into your method of selection. You may evaluate these characteristics by using validated assessment material and well-developed, structured interviews based on behavioral criteria. Be careful you search for all of these desired traits in prospective workers since they are all present in high-performing personnel.