What are employers looking for in applicants, especially applicants who are teens? Read the following article: Top 10 Qualities Employers are Looking for in Teen Applicants. What quality do you think is the most important? Is there a quality that is missing from that list that you think should be added? Are there any qualities that should be left off? Explain your answers thoroughly. Write your response by midnight, Friday, September 24.
*Remember, to receive full credit for your blog response you must comment on two other classmates' responses and you must end your post with your full name and class period.
I think the most important quality is a good attitude. When you have a good attitude, you do your job better, make customers happier, and everyone else around you has a more positive outlook and do better at their job. A really important quality that I think should be on the top ten is leadership. Leadership is very important for employers because when your a leader, you have more of a chance to be promoted and can lead others to success. I dont think any of those top ten qualities should be left off. Also I'm not able to comment on others since I'm the first one to comment.
ReplyDeleteMark Lamping
Period 3
The most important quality is a good attitude because when you bring positive energy around people they enjoy that so they stick around you more. When you have a good attitude you satisfy customers and they will want to come back because they liked your service. Even a smile to a co-worker can count as having a good attitude. The article has good qualities that employers look for in teens. There is none that should be taken off.
ReplyDeleteI agree with Mark L. because Leadership is very important for employers because when your a leader, you have more chances to be promoted and can lead others to success. To be a true leader you have to have all the qualities decribed in the article.
-Daisy Mujica 7th period
i think the most important on the list are; self motivation, good manners, reliability, communicates well, and willingness to learn.
ReplyDeleteI feel if someone isnt willing to be at work or learn a new task from their employer, then they dont need to be on the staff.
just like any sport, if a player is not coachable, then they are no use to the coach or the team...
I think the three most important ones were reliability, willingness to learn, and positive attitude. As long as you always try hardest and are willing to do what ever is necessary to get the job done, your employer will like having you work at their business. having a positive attitude is a benefit for your employer, customers, and yourself. If you go to work with a positive attitude you will enjoy the work more than someone who comes with a negative attitude.
ReplyDeleteI agree with mark, leadership is a good quality to have, plus if you constantly show your employer that you have leadership qualities and you are excelling at your work you might get promoted!
I also agree with Daisy that none of the qualities should be taken off. They are all good qualities to obtain, and they are excellent practice for future jobs that you want to apply for after college.
Brittany Haselden
6th period
I think the most important one is reliability. It's extremely important that your employer can rely on you to do your best at work or get to work on time. That is what they look for if they are considering hiring someone.
ReplyDeletei agree with MeganA, willingness to learn is really important so that you can grow and become better at your job.
Carrie McMann
5th period
Reliability, is the most important to me because inorder for them to hire you, they have to know that you are able and comitted to coming to work when you are scheduled. plus that looks good for you and the compant you are working for. so when yu do or if you deside to leave that job, the job your tring to get has a great refferance to look back on.
ReplyDeleteand i agree with MARK also inorder to enjoy your job you have to have a great attitude.
and i aree with MEGAN, you have to respect yourself as an empolyee and the job.
I also agree with Briggwillis that Reliability, is the most important because in order for the employers to hire you, they have to know that you are able and comitted to doing your job.
ReplyDeleteDaisy Mujica
-7th period
i think that Reliability is the quality that employers like to see the most. they expect that when you're hired, you can show up for the hours you wrote on your application. if you can't ever be there on time or come to work at all, how are they gonna get any use out of you?
ReplyDeletealso i agree with mark because if you have a bad attitude then how are you gonna sell anything or get any customers for whatever your job may be?
also, i agree with megan. being self motivated is what got me through alot of long shifts at work that i didn't want to be there for. you have to know what you're working for and just get through the day and make the job fun.
corey hansen
3rd period
Reading the article I would say that the most important skills are a possitive attitude and self motivation. without these most teens would porbly use there parents for getting money. A person with a great attitude can do great with their job which employers love to see, and with self motivation i think that will keep the teen hired by them wanting to go to work and apply themselves. I think the other skills should stay becuase they are important as well,.
ReplyDeleteMark...I agree with having leadership is a key skill to be successful and useful for teens to adapt to being young.
Briggwillis...I agree that reliability is a major one too since employers need to see that committment the teen has for their job.
Sam Vanzytveld
7th period
I believe the most important quality is punctuality. Teen's by far are not punctual at all really. Quite a few straggle into class 2 or 3 minute's AFTER the tardy bell has rung. Teen's don't understand how important it is to be on time to class or your job. Five minutes late look's horrible on you. It's good to be on time and superbly good to be a little bit early by about 5 minute's and then try to punch-in at your exact time. I do feel that a teen also need's to be a mature professional at work, even if it is scooping ice cream or bagging groceries, it make's the company have a good image.
ReplyDeleteI also agree with Sam with having a positive attitude and being self motivated. Without those two qualities' for a job, you really shouldn't work there.
And also Mark with having a good attitude at work. Being a teen today has it's wonderful joy's of crap we have to put up with which prepare's us for the real world. But when you are at work, everything else need's to be let go so you can do your job appropriately without a pouting face on.
Bryan Halloran
7th period
To me the most important quality is being positive, because if you are being positive most likely everything you do will be as well. Especially if you start your day out positive everything that comes in your way may not effect your day. Everything listed are qualities i would consider in hiring someone and nothing seems missing.
ReplyDeleteI agree with Bryan W. because showing you are late to class shows how strongly you really don't care about your education.
I also agree with Bridget W. because showing you are reliable at work can tell people you are committed in everything you do.
I think that when making a first impression for a job interview a teen should always be assertive. Assertiveness shows a person in charge that you are willing to get what you want. Also, punctuality, there is nothing worse than being late for an interview, it makes a horrible first impression and basically tells the interviewer that you do not care enough about the job to even make it on time.
ReplyDeleteI agree with atran419, positivity is a very important quality, if you go in with a positive attitude it shows.
I also agree with Megan A, willingness to learn is huge when it comes to the business world. You have to be accepting of new ideas in order to make innovative ones.
By reading this article I would have to say that the most important attributes that a teen should have are mental strenght, professionalism as well as respect to adults, and I will also have to add determination. Employers want to see a concrete individual willing to do the best at any job/opportunity presented.
ReplyDeleteI will have to agree with aisaac11236 and Sam_Van. Both make very clear yet simple points which are a postive attitude and punctuality, since they are key factors also to be more likely employed.
5th per.
i think the most important quality to have if you are applying for a job is a good attitude as mark said. You cant go into the job acting like you dont really care if you get the job or not. You have to act like you want it.
ReplyDeletei think reliability is important because you have to be able to rely on your pears to be able to do there job so that every one may be successful in a buisness that may take team work.
ReplyDeleteI think reliability is the most important because it is vital for the employer to know they can count on the employee at all times. If everyone in the business works together to maintain reliability, the business should run smoothly.
ReplyDeleteCole D- I agree, attitude is critical as well. Anyone that has a bad attitude doesnt deserve to work.
Ashley Tran- I agree with you completely. If there is a negative person working, it can prevent customers from buying anything.
I think to be ambitious is the most important because teens are usually known for being lazy. Therefore being ambitious makes you stand out and more likely to get the job. Wanting to learn more and striving to be your best will make you more successful in life.
ReplyDeletei agree with CARRiEMCMANN you have to be able to rely on you employer to get the job done and be there on time.
i also agree with Mark Lamping you tend to do a better job when you have a positive attitude.
Shannon Reynolds 3rd period
I think that the most important is puntuality becasue for most part teens are always late.
ReplyDeleteI agree with Sam because when dealing with costumers you should have a possitive attitude.
I also agree with Christina because your employeer should be able to rely on you.
I was surprised that personal perfection was not on the list because when it comes to the work force and things you want in general, you must be the best you can be to surpass the weaker ones around you. I was always told "If there's something you want, the only thing stopping you from getting it is you."
ReplyDeleteI agree with Shannon also because we all have laziness in us and that comes from being teenagers but its up to us to focus and get our stuff done.
I also agree with Cole, like he said a good attitude is vital to positive performance at your workplace or anywhere else for that matter.
Taylor Boyd
7th Period
The most important quality for a teen employee is a positive attitude. When you have a positive attitude every one else does as well. You will make a difference just by smiling, making conversation when necessary, and just being happy.
ReplyDeleteI agree with Mark when he says being a leader is a great quality as well. I do because every team needs a leader to be successful.
I also agree with Shannon Reynolds because being ambitious is always a good quality. Then you will get what you want out of life, and what others want from you.
Daniel Holub
Period 3
The most important quality to me is a positive attitude. Having a positive attitude towards others show people that you want to be treated respectful like you treat others. Posituve attitude make others people happy and yourself as well.
ReplyDeleteI agree with corey hansen becasue reliability show yourself that you are willing to be responsible for your job.
I also agree with Shannon Reynolds because being ambitious help you to work harder and push yourself harder.
Tien Huynh
5th period
I think a positive attitude and being on time for you shift is the most important. When you work your working with a team and running late all the time can make the positive energy amongst your co-workers disappear because they have to pick up your slack.
ReplyDeleteI also agree with Shannon Reynolds and Christina, being ambitious is another very important quality as well as being able to rely on your other co-workers.
Kayla Clark
5th period
I agree wih K.Clark and Tien. I also believe that a positive attitude is the most important part for being hired! Most of everything on the list can be taught or corrected, but if you do not have a positive attitude about things, you will not get hired.
ReplyDeleteI also agree with Bryan, because I have personally worked with someone who was constantly late and had no punctiality, which eventually was the reason for them losing their job.
I think everything listed is very true and should stay on the list. If you have a little bit of every quality on the list of 10 things, you are more guarenteed to recieve a job.
One thing also i think may be added is having a good first impression. Everyday you are constantly meeting new people and working with people and if you can not leave a good impression with people, then they may not want to work with you.
sorry i forgot!!
ReplyDeleteStephanie Rodriguez
period 3
Bieng trustworthy I think is the most important qualitie of a employee. For your boss to know that they can trust on you to get the job done is a good thing. Gaining trust from someone is not easy either, it takes a while before someone can trust you, but one wrong move and all the trust someone has in you could go away.
ReplyDeleteI agree with K.Clark having a positive attitude is important. If you have a positive attitude its going to make you and your team to be more productive and work will be easier when everyone gets along.
sreynolds has a good point about bieng ambitious. Most teens are lazy but when your getting interviewd and they can tell your a hard worker then its going to be easier for you to get a job.
Jacob Garza
6 period
I think being responsible is the main key to being hired as a teen these days. You want to be able to show them that you are more mature for your age. That well your willing to go above and beyond the call of duty and that your willing to fulfill the task.
ReplyDeleteI agree with Kclark, attitude is usually the key to working. Without that optomistic attitude, your not going to prove to any one your the one for the job.
I agree with Rico, all of the characteristics listed by him are all important. Being a successful worker involves being focused and allowing the co workers to trust you that you will be able to pull your part on the job.
Robert Contreras
period 7
I think the most important qualities of a job is being professional, having a great attitude,knowing how to handle things and being responsible. I agree with Jacob it's a good thing to know that your boss is able to trust you. I also agree with Stephanie your first impression can determine if you get the job or not. It's important to have a good first impression. All the characteristics that employers are looking for to hire teenagers seem to be good characteristics.
ReplyDeleteJasmine Atandare
Period 7
I think reliabilty and punctuality are key qualities in getting hired. A boss wants someone who will always show up on time and when they are scheduled. They don't want someone to flake out at the last minute. And I think those both tie into being trustworthy. You have to take charge and do what you're asked.
ReplyDeleteI agree with Kayla Clark. No one is going to hire you if all you can bring to work is a negative attitude. You need to be as happy as possible regardless of how your day is going.
I also agree with Shannon Reynolds. Teens are definitely stereotyped as being lazy and careless. And if you're ambitious, people might take notice and reward you for your hard work.
Taylor Hansen
Period 3
I think the most important quality for a teen employee is having a positive "can do" attitude. If you go to work and not have that positive attitude towards yourself and others, you look like your slacking off. I also think that respect, compassion, integrity and teamwork should be on there. With these things you could be successful in your job.
ReplyDeleteI agree with MARK L. about leadership because you could be promoted and help others in being successful in their jobs.
I also agree with AMBER ISAAC about being assertive and getting you job done.
Susan El-Zibdeh
Period 3
I think having a positive attitude is the most important. Who wants to be around someone that is complaining or depressed all the time? My dad owns a construction company and he said that he would not want to hire someone that is not pleasant to be around. I also agree with Jasmine A. being professional is very important too. It coves all the other areas of what it means to be a good employee.
ReplyDeleteI think that having a positive attitude,being reliable, having self motivation, and being well groomed are the most important for an employer to seek in a potential employee. Because if you have a negative attitude it is possible for customers to file a complaint, and being reliable is important not only in the work place but at school, home, when dealing with friends/relatives. and you have to beable to motivate yourself partially cause an employer may not like trying to motivate you time and time again, and i dont thik anybody would like to recieve food from sombody that may be visually grugy. I dont think that i could add anymore to the list it seems to cover all of them.
ReplyDeleteI agree with Taylor Hansen that reliablity is an important quality and trait, but its an important quality in everyday life.
i agree with shannon reynolds, that being ambitious is an important trait to have it is alway grand to have a can do it attitude towards yor work and what ever else you coud do in everyday life.
patrik hamilton
period 5
I think the most important qualitie is a positive attitude and motivation. If you want to show how good of a worker you are then you need a positive attitude to show that no matter what situation you get into, you'll be able to work through it and show those around you what needs to be done and give them the mtivation they need to do it as well.
ReplyDeleteI agree with patrick hamilton about being well groomed because you gotta look look good in front of others.
I agree with JGarza about having trust because as a wildcat, the word CATS, character, attitude, trust, and succes, you gotta show your boos that he or she can trust you.
GLuna 5th period
i think it is true that us teens have problems getting our first job. its challinging to figure out what you want to do cause you dont want to hate your first job. it is also difficult because some jobs you must be a certain age for. and alot of times we dont do what to say in the interview.
ReplyDeleteLee Meyer
Period 3
$Wardo3$ i agree that being that way helps getting a job.
ReplyDeleteazianboz i agree because a positive attitude is a good thing to have looking 4 jobs
I believe the most important of these qualities is the, positive and courteous attitude. If you want to get hired you have got to understand that your managers are alot wiser at the job than you are and you must listen to them to succeed. Many managers have a kind of "power trip" so to say so you just have to acknowledge their job and work to do yours.
ReplyDeleteLee meyer. I agree because at our age it is nearly impossible to pick a job that we will enjoy for a length of time.
Corey hansen. I agree because if your employer can not rely on you being there they will not put up with you. They can easily fill the position.
Jacob Longnecker
period 3
i think that the most important quality that employers look for in a teen is reliability. they want to know who is willing to put an effort into the job and be there when needed and when they call out of no where.
ReplyDeletei agree with Susan that we all have to keep a positive attitude at a job.
i also agree with Robert that we have to be responsible at our job and take it seriously
elena selva
period 3
I think all of the qualities are important but one that really stands out is having a good first impression. It makes total sense that you can't redo your first impression of yourself when meeting someone for the first time. If you walk into a job interview or your first day on the job with a positive attitude will make you look like a better applicant or employee. You will also get more respect that way, especially if you are assertive and know what you are being asked to accomplish. I also think employees should keep their personal life out of the working environment. For example, if you've been having a bad day before your shift at work, then don't take it out on the customer's by giving off a bad attitude. No matter what the circumstance with your personal problems, you should still be competant and complete your job with the right attitude because you are the one representing the store and your boss.
ReplyDeleteI agree with Jacob Garza because being trustworthy is a big quality to have as an employee. Your boss needs to feel the comfort of knowing they can trust you to get your job done, no matter what.
I agree with MeganA because I also think that if someone isn't willing to be a reliable worker or isn't willing to learn something new then they shouldn't be hired/working on the staff.
Michelle Petrash
Period 3
I think being groomed and well dressed for a job interview is very important. Its important because managers dont want to hire someone who doesnt dress well and doesnt shower and just looks gross. You should always look your best when trying to impress someone.
ReplyDeleteI agree with Jacob because you do have to have a good attitude, because they dont want rude people in there enviroment.
I agree with taylor because if I was a manager I would want someone i hired to be late everyday and someone i cant trust. Then that would look bad on me.
Taylor Burton
3rd Period
I feel all apply greatly when trying to have and keep a job. No matter what the pay is. And I also agree with taylor.
ReplyDeleteMicah Alderson
3rd period
I think it is true that us teens have problems getting our first job. It is challinging to figure out what you want to do cause you dont want to hate your first job. It is also difficult for us because some jobs only hire 18 years old and then we get nevous for our first interview and wouldnt know what to say or how to say it to make the person who interviewing us make them hired us. All the way around we have it hard
ReplyDeleteI think that the qualities in the article are very important. I especially think it is important for the teen job seeker to look good on the first impression. The way you dress and carry yourself plays a big part on what people think when they first see you. I also think that the teen should have a good, positive outlook on the job that they are applying to because it is the one think that is important throughout your life.
ReplyDeleteElena- I agree that reliability is a big part of what employers look for because they need to feel comfortable leaving you in their work place knowing that you would not do anything that would be bad for their company.
Taylor Hansen- I agree that it is important for teens to be punctual to their job because the employer should be able to count on you to show up on time and be ready to work.
Katie Spitzer
Period 3
My opinion on what the most important is being responsible n postive attitude because they dont want to hire people who are going to be cranky or negative while working because that just sets the costumers off too.
ReplyDelete@tburton-yeah i agree with you that also being dressed people and not being sloppy about the way u dress is very important too
@taylorhansen- yes i think your opinion is very important too because being on time is very important because if u keep being late to a job later on you wont have one because you slacked off too much.
Eli Torres period 3
I agree with Elena, reliablity is very important. What everyone looks for is someone they can depend on to get the job done efficiently.
ReplyDeleteJacob Reyes
Period 3
I think that having a positive attitude and being responcible is the most important thing in having a job because employers don't want someone who is lazy and neative working for them.I don't think any qualities were missed because all of them summarize good qualities that employers today look for.I don't think more qualites should be added,the ones stated are efficient enough to qualify anyone seeking a job.
ReplyDeleteI also agree with elena reliability is very important,because employers look for someone that can get the job done and efficiently.
I agree with tburton,dressing right and not dressing sloppy,or inappropiate is important aswell.
I think reliability is very important when having a job because employers look for people who are capable of doing the job they are assigned to do.
ReplyDeleteI agree with JGarza because being trustworthy is very important when having a job.
I also agree with tburton because your physical appearance can reflect the type of person you are.
Jenny Allen
period 6
I agree with the article, it's challangeing for us teens to find jobs do to our lack of experience. Before working in retail I didn't have any experience and it was really hard for the other employers to work with me they usually expect someone to come on the job and get things done right then and there. I learned that managers likes hiriging more experienced adults that know's what they are doing and that are very reliable when it comes to their work. That's why when applying for a job today i make sure i match all of the requirments to get hired on a job because it's not easy when you're competing for a position with someone that's twice your age.
ReplyDeleteMiya Johnson
Per 5
i think the most important quality to have if you are applying for a job is a good attribute cause you gotta care if you wanna stay employeed ITs good to be positive, always smiling and nice to your clients or consumers so you can look good.
ReplyDeleteI agree with rico ''important attributes and teens should have mental strength'' so you can deal with ur boss and being chill so you won't get fired lol..
john cena 5th
I think ambition is hands down the most important because it wven said if you lack the skill for the job or position you have you can make up for it with good and dedicated ambition.If you have ambition that in its self is having an opprotunity to make yourself better.One that should be added is respect and proper edicit.Not as many teens these days say yes sir and no sir etc. If you ask any older person wich is more than likely going to be your employer they like to see respect because over the years alot of people have lost it.To be honest I feel that all that was said is needed these days although if i had to choose wich one could be left out i think it should be the grooming.Im against the whole judging thing based on someones hair clothes peircings etc. Today no matter what you have to have it anyways so its better to conform than try to rebel because that gets you no where good...trust me. hayden hurt 3rd
ReplyDeleteI agree with this artical and teens not having enough experience to have a job. When I was applying at the outlet mall i could not get a job because i didnt have enough experience but whrn i applied to club rewind i got the job because i work with kids a ton.
ReplyDeleteI agree with Myia because we both have the same feelings about this artical and experience to get a job. Also i agree with John beacause you have to be positive and really care about what you do and where you work so you will have fun and look good to people who come in.
Kim Berry
7th
I think the most important one is number 5. You have to be well mannered and nice. They don't want t hire someone who is going to be rude to the customers.
ReplyDeleteMark Lamping- I agree because you have to want tone there, with the right attitude. If you don't usually have one then don't work, it's simple.
RobNORM- agreed, because you have to have responsibility and be mature for anyone to take you serious
I think the best quality for an employer to have is self-motivation. I say this because everyday is going to be different, the employer can be tired or he/she can be energized that day. But ragerdless you always have to motivate yourself to get up and continue to keep going on every daily basis you have too work.
ReplyDeleteI think one of the most important qualities is being responsible and hard-working because you want your boss to know that he can trust you to work hard.
ReplyDeleteI agree with Eli because part of the responsibility of having a job is actually wanting to go to work everyday and not dreading it.
I also agree with J.Gallegos because if they knew that you would be rude to customers they wouldn't even consider hiring you.
Jeff Searles
6th period
i think the most important qualities is a hard working person who is willing to learn and grow with the company
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