What employers want v2.0

September 20th, 2007

In keeping our focus on what employers want to see in an employee - and a resume - we talked (briefly!) to busy and dynamic entrepreneur David Hill from Queensland-based technology company TE Australia to find out what he’s looking for in a techno-nerd…and that nerd’s resume!

RR: So what does your company do?
DH: We develop impossible technologies to do amazing things while having fun!

RR: Sounds like everyone’s dream job! How did you get into the business?
DH: I had an idea and pursued it - 2 years later the R&D had confirmed that it was possible and the business has grown from there.

RR: So what kind of personality does someone in your area need?
DH: You have to be imaginative and thick-skinned, and have a never say die attitude and a sense of humour!

RR: What do you look for in a potential employee?
DH: I want someone who is honest, loyal, ethical, down-to-earth and intelligent.

RR: As a business owner, what do you like to see in a potential employee’s resume?
DH: Good academic qualifications and extensive relevant experience, served up in that order.

RR: What’s your resume pet peeve?
DH: I hate it when someone doesn’t include a cover letter and submits a totally irrelevant resume for the job!

RR: It sounds like you already have it, but what’s your dream job?
DH: I can’t decide between archeologist, astronomer or female body artist.

Check out David’s cool innovations at www.teaustralia.com.au. Till next time, happy job hunting!

> Kristin

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