Top Qualities Bosses Look For in Their Employees (National Boss's Day, Oct. 16)

Top Qualities Bosses Look For in Their Employees (National Boss's Day, Oct. 16)

Top Qualities Bosses Look For in Their Employees.

While every employer has their own ideal traits, there are certain characteristics that remain key.

Here are the top six qualities that a boss looks for in their employees.

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Time-Management Skills.

Your boss will be more impressed by doing more in a smaller amount of time than working 12 hours a day.

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Ability to Focus.

Being able to stay "in the zone" and work on a task until it's finished is a great characteristic to have.

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Likability.

The ability to work well with others and your team is key to getting the job done.

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Dependability.

Having follow-through and staying accountable for what you say you'll do builds trust with your manager.

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5.

Courage.

Not fearing failure will set you apart from the rest of your team.

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Resilience.

Bosses look for employees who are able to persevere through challenging times.