A Good Attitude Goes A Long Way

I was reading this article on CNN.com and something really stuck out to me. While a few of the hiring managers did mention experience, most of them didn't talk about particular skills or experience, but rather the job candidate's attitude and personality.

Ah-ha!

So fitting in with the company and having a good rapport with the people interviewing you can be even more important than your resume and cover letter! Sure you need to make your resume and cover letter as strong as possible, but that's not all it takes to land that job you want. They are looking for someone who is energetic, passionate, and has a positive attitude. Many jobs will train you on what you need to know for the job, but no one can train someone to be a happy, motivated, hard working individual. Those are the intangible qualities that many employers are looking for in the person they are going to hire.

Now is a good time to think about how you are coming across to employers. Ask people in your life who will be honest with you what kind of impression you make. It also helps if the job is something you are genuinely interested in, then the passion and excitement will come naturally.

Good luck in your job search and remember to SMILE!