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Are you a hiring manager or a business owner? Do you feel overwhelmed when you need to hire an employee?<\/p>\n

You are not alone. An online job listing might elicit tons of responses.<\/p>\n

You may be wondering, what should I be looking for? Don\u2019t worry. We will walk you through the steps for finding the ideal employee.<\/p>\n

This article isn\u2019t just for employers, however. If you are applying for a job, we\u2019ll give you some insight into what your prospective employer might be looking for.<\/p>\n

Wondering how to email a resume to get a job? Check out this link for more information.<\/p>\n

Does Hiring the Perfect Employee Really Matter?<\/h3>\n

Okay, let\u2019s clear the air here. There\u2019s no such thing as a perfect employee. Even the most qualified employee may need training, correction, or be a party to conflicts. Everyone makes mistakes. Everyone has health issues, family members, or other responsibilities that interfere with their work-life from time to time.<\/p>\n

If that\u2019s the case, does it really matter who you hire, so long as they can do the job? Yes, it does! You have a limited amount of office space<\/a>, and you want to fill it with the most innovative and efficient team possible. You also have to interact with your hires, and the quality of their work holds consequences for your business, whether positive or negative.<\/p>\n

So, what qualities should you look for? First, let\u2019s look at some general traits and skills that contribute to good employees and productive workplaces. Then, we\u2019ll discuss how you can determine the specific skillset your hire needs for a given job. Finally, we\u2019ll talk about applicant tracking systems (ATS) – software that can help you sort through that mountain of resumes.<\/p>\n

General Qualities of Good Employees<\/h3>\n

When deciding whether to hire someone, you need to look at more than just their education, experience, and technical skills. You also need to determine whether they are a good fit for your company and its culture.<\/p>\n

Nationwide\u2019s Business Solutions Center<\/a> lists reliability, problem-solving skills, teamwork, conflict resolution, communication, and a willingness to learn as the most important soft skills an employee can possess.<\/p>\n

You may be able to see these qualities in the applicant\u2019s resume. You can definitely draw them out at an interview. For example, were they late? That might be a strike against reliability.<\/p>\n

Indeed<\/a> takes these qualities up a notch by listing 20, including:<\/p>\n