What are some of the areas that you need to be aware of? Well, think about your last performance evaluation (or if you have not had one, imagine what prospective employers are most likely to be interested in).

Employers want employees who will do many things in addition to the specific tasks of the position for which they are hired. Are you a problem solver? Do you accept criticism well? Will you respect those in authority?

Read the checklist below and see how you rate yourself.

1. Can you perform the responsibilities of the job?
2. Do you get along well with others?
3. Are you willing to go the extra mile to see a job to its completion?
4. How easily do you accept change?
5. Do you make decisions after weighing all the alternatives?
6. Are you trustworthy?
7. Can you work well without supervision?
8. Do you listen to/accept criticism?
9. Can you relate well to all lev
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   What are some of the areas that you need to be aware of? Well, think about your last performance evaluation (or if you have not had one, imagine what prospective employers are most likely to be interested in).

   Employers want employees who will do many things in addition to the specific tasks of the position for which they are hired. Are you a problem solver? Do you accept criticism well? Will you respect those in authority?

   Read the checklist below and see how you rate yourself.

   1. Can you perform the responsibilities of the job?
   2. Do you get along well with others?
   3. Are you willing to go the extra mile to see a job to its completion?
   4. How easily do you accept change?
   5. Do you make decisions after weighing all the alternatives?
   6. Are you trustworthy?
   7. Can you work well without supervision?
   8. Do you listen to/accept criticism?
   9. Can you relate well to all le
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      what prospective employers are most likely to be interested in).

      Employers want employees who will do many things in addition to the specific tasks of the position for which they are hired. Are you a problem solver? Do you accept criticism well? Will you respect those in authority?

      Read the checklist below and see how you rate yourself.

      1. Can you perform the responsibilities of the job?
      2. Do you get along well with others?
      3. Are you willing to go the extra mile to see a job to its completion?
      4. How easily do you accept change?
      5. Do you make decisions after weighing all the alternatives?
      6. Are you trustworthy?
      7. Can you work well without supervision?
      8. Do you listen to/accept criticism?
      9. Can you relate well to all le
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         you respect those in authority?

         Read the checklist below and see how you rate yourself.

         1. Can you perform the responsibilities of the job?
         2. Do you get along well with others?
         3. Are you willing to go the extra mile to see a job to its completion?
         4. How easily do you accept change?
         5. Do you make decisions after weighing all the alternatives?
         6. Are you trustworthy?
         7. Can you work well without supervision?
         8. Do you listen to/accept criticism?
         9. Can you relate well to all le
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         10. How easily do you accept change?
         11. Do you make decisions after weighing all the alternatives?
         12. Are you trustworthy?
         13. Can you work well without supervision?
         14. Do you listen to/accept criticism?
         15. Can you relate well to all levels of management?
         16. Do you strive to be your best?

         How well do you rate? Being able to rate yourself highly in each of those areas is not something very many people can do – at least not if they are honest with themselves.

         Employers are constantly searching for people who have the drive to work hard and the integrity to do the job well. It is no small task to find an employee who is truly dedicated to doing his/her best while also getting along well with others, being proactive and conscientious. Job candidates who fit into that category will find themselves in high demand.

         Are you the kind of employee that a supervisor can depend on? That’s the main question that a job applicant has to answer “yes” to in order to receive a job offer. If you fall short in any of the above areas, take some time to work on your weaknesses. Know what you need to address and put some effort into making the necessary changes so that employers are lining up to hire you.

         Take stock of your abilities as well.