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The Power of a Positive Attitude: Job Seekers Take NoteWhen job searching in a economy as dismal as it is today, it's probably a tall order to expect job seekers to have a positive attitude. But take note: this is exactly what employers are looking for. By The SmartPros Editorial Staff A survey commissioned by the New York Times Job Market found that 84 percent of hiring managers in the New York metropolitan area believe a positive, enthusiastic attitude is the most appealing behavior displayed by candidates during an interview. As part of the survey, 250 hiring managers were asked to rate traits and behaviors they consider most and least appealing during a job interview. In order of importance, managers cited confidence (79%), being articulate (78%), honesty (76%), timeliness (75%), good listening skills (74%), eye contact (71%), good body language (68%), firm handshake (59%), and traditional business attire (46%). In contrast, the following traits are considered unappealing: a negative attitude (83%), tardiness (79%), poor listening skills (76%), being inarticulate (69%), arrogance (64%), inappropriate body language (63%), poor eye contact (60%), lacking confidence (59%), focus on salary/benefits at initial interview (51%), revealing too much personal information (50%), and casual attire (31%). SmartPros Ltd., formerly known as KeepSmart and recent acquirer of Pro2Net Corporation's assets, is a leader in online and offline continuing education for professionals. With over 2,200 hours of content, we have been providing continuing and mandatory educational products since 1981. With experts in the fields of Corporate Accounting, Public Accounting, Law and Engineering, SmartPros provides relevant, critical and timely information and content to its clients, which include 45% of the Fortune 500. Continuing education is provided in a variety of media including web, CD-ROM, video and instructor-led, and support the following designations: CPE, CLE, CE, PDH and CPD. |