What Employers Want From Their Entry-Level Employees

There are three levels of skills employers look for:

Level 1: The basic work skills:

• Dressed for Work.
• Drug-Free.
• Shows up on time (most jobs start early).
• Works a full eight to ten hour day with enthusiasm and attention to the job.
• Mature enough to use equipment and work safely around others.
• Listens well and able to follow verbal and sometimes written directions.
• Able to learn on the job (mechanical ability, eye hand coordination, reasoning/problem solving skills).
• Willing to do menial work and lowly tasks.

Level 2: Basic work habits:

• Able to get along with others.
• Aware of and respects others needs.
• Does more than his/her share of the work.
• Works well with customers.
• Has basic semi-entry level skills/knowledge of the trade including (math, english, and science).
• Understands what a job site is all about; how it works; what is going on and how the student's job fits in.

Level 3: Excellent work habits and skills:

• Excellent customer relations skills.
• Pays attention to detail.
• Proficient at entry level skills of the trade.
• Makes good decisions.
• Respected by co-workers and supervisor.