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THE RIGHT ATTITUDES THAT ENHANCE YOUR
MARKETABILITY

An employer hires because of attitude but pays for skills. Most job seekers do not know

this. No matter what skills you possess, nobody will employ you if your attitude to work,

learning, and relationships is bad. Attitude is the mantle that covers whatever skills you
claim to have. So, in employment interviews, attitude comes first, or let us say the

employer notices and accesses your attitudes first before probing into your skills. That is
why they say, ‘first impression last longest.’

The Hiring manager wants to know if you are a positive, self-motivated, and enthusiastic
person. Nobody hires a depressed sadist as sales personnel, front desk officer or as a

customer relation executive because it is counter-productive and toxic to the work
environment and the entire body of staff in the organization. Therefore, each time you

frown, look awful or show a nonchalant attitude in an interview, you exude and
communicate a negative emotion that paints you as a toxic, infectious, and unsuitable

hand for the job. Other qualifications or certifications you may wish to present
afterwards may not impress the recruiters. A first bad impression is enough to make

recruiters reject you. Do yourself a favour; when next you are meeting a Hiring manager,

wear a bright smile and enthusiastic look. Even if you have all the problems of this world
pressing hard on you, try to forget all that in a moment and be your best. If you do not

impress the recruitment officer, your application can hardly go any further.

An employer wants to see a result oriented individual, an excellent team worker, creative

personnel, and a problem solver. You will be asked questions that proves you have all
these criteria. Be wise and intelligent enough to know that teamwork pays off over

individual brilliance and effort. Do not show yourself as a lone ranger who does not carry
everyone along. Be sensitive to the questions and activities going on around you in the

room. The hiring manager may deliberately get on your nerves to see the content of your
character, test your patience or endurance.

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