Hiring managers answer the most important qualities they look for in a potential employee
TUESDAY, MARCH 01, 2011 21:59 PM

Job seekers often try to put their best qualities forward in order to impress a hiring manager, but a recent study may be shedding some light as to what kinds of qualifications help an individual land their desired position.

Researchers from Oklahoma State University recently conducted a study through interviewing more than 450 college graduate employers. The scientists asked which attributes the hiring managers look for the most in job applicants.

The respondents said that the best attributes that could be tested are number-crunching abilities, character, communication skills, problem solving skills and the ability to work with their peers.

Hiring managers may want to consider giving applicants a personality test in order to get an idea of what the individual's character is like. A personality test is designed so that even if applicants cheat to try and give the right answer, the reviewer would be able to see where their morals lie.