by David Pitts

Created on: November 26, 2008

You're interviewing several people for a job in your organization. What qualities and skills are you looking for? How will you determine if the people have these attributes? Here are ten key qualities and skills that apply for any job. There are obviously others that relate to your specific needs. But if you can find someone with these ten, you are doing well.

1. Experienced. This isn't mandatory, depending on the situation, but usually it's good to hire someone who will not require a steep, lengthy learning curve before contributing. In some job situations, this is absolutely necessary. Sometimes ultimately an inexperienced person will be a better choice depending on other qualities.

2. Intelligent Learner. In most job situations, it's important to have people who are intelligent and will learn quickly. This applies not just at the beginning, but on a continual basis to adapt to change. Usually those who learn quickly are also anxious to learn new things. These are the flexible self-starters who seek to advance their skills and improve the organization and its processes.

3. Dependable. This person always follows through on what they say they will do. They are always on time and can be trusted to work a full day. They meet their commitments. The boss can always rely on this person.

4. Honest. A key quality is honesty in what is done and what is said. Managers can always be assured that what the person says is truthful, and that their actions can always be trusted. Any organization will be damaged by an employee who lies and cheats and can't be trusted.

5. Dedicated and Loyal. This person is committed to getting the job done for the organization, whatever it takes. They possess that ingredient that makes teams successful. It is important to them that your company or organization or department is the best it can be. These people are more likely to be committed to their job than to finding another job.

6. Unselfish. Selfishness is the root cause of many problems in the workplace. An unselfish person worries more about others than themselves and is not likely to create trouble.

7. Enthusiasm and Positive Attitude. These people are happy to be working and demonstrate it outwardly. Often, these are the people with a ready and sincere smile. They keep the mood on the positive side even when things go badly. Usually these people have a good sense of humor that adds an enjoyable tone to the work place. They have that elusive "spark" that draws others to them.

8. Good Interpersonal

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