Employers seek job seekers who love what they do and will keep at it until they solve the problem and get the job done.

Employers want employees who will have a strong devotion to the company, even at times when the company is not necessarily loyal to its employees.

The job seekers who get hired and the employees who get promoted are the ones with drive and passion and who demonstrate this enthusiasm through their words and actions.

Look at it this way: if you don't believe in yourself, in your unique mix of skills, education, and abilities, why should a prospective employer? Be confident in yourself and what you can offer employers.

While teamwork is always mentioned as an important skill, so is the ability to work independently, with minimal supervision.

No matter what your age, and no matter how much experience you have, you should always be willing to learn a new skill or technique. Jobs are constantly changing and evolving, and you must show an openness to grow and learn with that change.

While there is some debate about whether leadership is something people are born with, these skills deal with your ability to take charge and manage your co-workers.

There is possibly no bigger issue in the workplace than diversity, and job seekers must demonstrate a sensitivity and awareness to other people and cultures.

Deals with your ability to design, plan, organize, and implement projects and tasks within an allotted time frame. Also, involves goal-setting.

Because so many jobs involve working in one or more work-groups, you must have the ability to work with others in a professional manner while attempting to achieve a common goal.