The 10 attributes listed below are some of the qualities that companies try to ascertain from a Candidate. These are just a few of the things they try to learn in an interview, from a resume and from your references. These are in no certain order. All are important.

• Your Image (Are you well dressed & groomed [professional]?). Are visible tattoos and piercings REALLY professional?
• Are You Results Oriented (What have you accomplished with the team at previous jobs? How will you contribute to new company?)
• Your Enthusiasm (Do you have energy, passion and the drive to be successful?)
• People Development Skills (Who have you developed into leadership positions [crew leaders, managers, trainers]?)
• Your Career Path (Have you progressed in your career [positions or responsibilities?])
• Your Values (Is your belief system morally in tune? Family values, quality of life, NO fraternization are a few that can be discussed. Never get into religion or politics.)
• Your Follow Through Skills (Have you been a part of any tasks or projects that have required your leadership, delegation and follow through?)
• Leadership Skills (What, in your opinion, makes a good leader? Think of a successful leader and their qualities)
• Are You “Hands On” Or Not (Being “hands on” is good but make sure you manage by setting a good example and not by how hard you work. Work SMART not HARD)
• Your Preparation (Did you do your homework on the company and do you have realistic questions prepared. Remember that there may be questions requiring a thought process on how well you manage a certain situation whether it be a crisis (poor service, employee development) or positive (guest compliment or promotion). These require a series of steps on how you would handle them (guest contact [apologizing, making it right], employee contact [development, praise, assistance]).

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