It would help to know what the actual job is...

First you have to know the job requirements themselves. Then you tailor a solution to it.

Without knowing the particular position you're applying for or interested in, no one can really give you a very detailed answer. My answer is multi-faceted. This is kind of a paradox. Good traits are like children: A parent equally loves all, but loves them all in different ways. It’s a combination of many characteristics. Here are my suggestions to being successful on the job as well as being a successful person: 1] Punctuality: You cannot do the job unless you are there to do the job. You have to be on-time or ahead-of-time for work every day. You have to be ready, willing and able to do the job at-hand. If your going to be late having the courtesy to telephone, e-mail or text message. 2] Having and keeping a positive mental attitude. 3] Integrity - being honest with yourself as well as with and to all others. NO kickbacks or stealing. This, above all else: “To thine own self, be true! And it must follow, as the night the day, thou canst not then be false to any man.” William Shakespeare 4] Having an open mind. 5] Cleanliness. Period. 6] The ability to learn from others AND teaching still others. 7] Having the ability to make decisions and/or decide AND STICKING with that decision. If and when someone asks “why?” a certain procedure was done (or wasn't done) a certain way, you must be able to fully explain your reasoning behind that decision. 8A] The ability to properly communicate: following directions and the orders others may give. Properly reading, writing and speaking. 8B] Knowing what to do and how to do it. 8C] Doing the job at-hand to the best of your ability. When there are questions, asking the questions. There’s no such thing as a stupid question. The ONLY stupid question is the question NOT asked. 9] Being part of the overall team. NO job is too small. When it means picking-up that mop [or cleaning the bathrooms and/or other menial tasks] to lend a hand - you do it - without bragging or complaining. That absolutely horrible, miserable and selfish expression, “That‘s not my job.” DOES NOT exist. 10] On occasion, staying over to help the following shift OR coming in earlier AND going to work to help the overall operation. AND THEN there‘s that expression: "There is no "I" in "TEAM". 11] Having a sense of humor. 12] Being kind and courteous to others. As a footnote: AND STILL keep your wits about you - without “throwing”/having temper tantrums. Be fair, yet firm. NO favoritism! 13) Volunteering - giving of one's self to a worthy charity or cause. As a matter of fact: Isn’t it true any, many or all of the above can be divided into sub-categories? Thanks for asking your Q! I enjoyed answering it! VTY, Ron Berue Yes, that is my real last name! Sources: My wonderful family! Graduate of the Culinary Institute of America, New Haven, CT campus. Was in the Food and Beverage business over 26 years. In the real estate business over 34 years in Pennsylvania. THE ABSOLUTE BEST, MOST WONDERFUL real estate investment group in the world, which I was very proud to be a member of! TWO [2] of THE ABSOLUTE BEST, MOST wonderful trading groups in the world, which I am most proud to be a member of! Trading stocks and options more than 3 years. My terrific mentors and coaches! On a regular, dependable basis, I volunteer at Magee Rehabilitation Hospital, Philadelphia, PA. "THE University of Hard Knocks" Also known as ("a/k/a") "life's valuable lessons"

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