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Video Transcript: When Hiring (What Employers Are Seeking in Candidates)
Employer 1: When hiring I am seeking a candidate who is hard working, passionate, and about putting
our customers first.
Employer 2: When hiring I am seeking the kind of candidate who is passionate about technology, and is
a great multi-tasker.
Employer 3: When hiring I am seeking a candidate who is goal oriented, result oriented, and looking to
be successful at a young age
Employer 4: When hiring I am seeking someone who is looking to meet candidates, be outgoing, cold
call, visit clients as well and it’s a great opportunity for the right person.
Employer 5: When I’m hiring a candidate I am seeking someone who has done their research.
Employer 6: When I’m hiring I’m looking for a candidate who can tell a good story. So come prepared
with all of your life experiences, and tell me a story and be excited about that story because it’s all about
what you’ve experienced and how that can translate into your career.
Employer 7: When I’m hiring I am looking for someone who is dynamic, energetic, and confident and
knows what they want.
Employer 8: When I’m hiring I am looking for a candidate who can tell me about themselves. Of course it
takes a great resume to get a job interview. But once you earn the interview it is always good to talk
about yourself and your personal experiences because we want to learn about you.
Employer 9: When hiring I am seeking a candidate who has a vision of what they are interested doing
with their career.
Employer 10: When hiring I’m seeking a candidate who wants to grow and develop with a company, but
also has their own personality.
Employer 11: When hiring I am seeking a candidate who is hard working, a team player, and looking to
learn something new.
Employer 12: When hiring I am seeking a candidate who is energetic, passionate, and has a great work
ethic. We can teach you about third part logistics and everything it takes to be successful in our
business, but we can’t teach you those innate qualities you need to have to do well.