21 JUNE 2010
“If you don't like something, change it. If you can't change it, change your attitude.”

-       Maya Angelou

5 MUST HAVE QUALITIES IN GRADUATES

  TO GET JOBS THAT MAKES MONEY

After you complete graduation there is a sense of jubilation and you are all set to explore the world that is waiting for you. In order to do that you have to find a job which is rewarding and challenging. There are lots of companies which hires young graduates with a strong educational background. However now a day’s just academic qualification is not enough, you need some personal qualities if you want to be employed for a job that makes money. Here are some important qualities that you must possess or try to possess.  

1)    Ambitious – If you want to be ambitious then it is necessary to have a Goal. You may want to see  yourself at some position in your life. It can be desire to serve the society or just to make  money and get famous. Just follow your passion and don’t bother what other’s say about you. Without an ambition you can’t ever think of fulfilling your dreams.

2)    Resilient – Being resilient means one should have both mental and emotional resilience. To have both of them, you must get out of your comfort zone. Every one of us is a mix of strengths and weaknesses; focus only on your strength to get positive results. Even in hard times you should be able to stand your ground.  

3)    Creativity – Creativity and innovation is required to solve any problem you face. Develop the quality of thinking out of the box and looking at the bigger picture. Creativity helps in perceiving things from a different perspective. If you acquire this quality you will stand above the rest. 

4)    Leadership – Responsibility and accountability are the most important ingredients of leadership. People working under yourself will not trust you if you are not responsible and accountable. Leadership is a quality in which you have to lead by example. You can enhance your leadership skills by learning and taking up difficult tasks. Leadership and learning are indispensible to each other.  

  

5)    Team-Work – Today many companies have projects that require several people working on the same project. Success of the project depends on each member of the team, so there is a need to address the difference of opinion among the team. Never allow your personal ego to come in your way. 

Try to acquire and implement these 5 qualities in early stage of your life. Because to get a job that pays you enough money, you have to convince the Human Resource (HR) manager that you are above the rest.