A résumé with your TikTok handle instead of a real email shows a lack of this.”
What is professionalism?
This is the one thing you research so you don’t walk in blind.”
What is the company.
This soft skill keeps you calm when customers act wild.”
What is Patience.
This phrase basically tells your boss you only showed up for deposit day.”
What is “I’m just here for the paycheck”?
If a supervisor asks this, you’re probably late again.”
What is Where are you.
Having all part-time jobs with gaps might tell employers you struggle with this.”
What is consistency or stability?
You should practice answering these, even though you don’t know what they’ll be.”
What are interview questions?
This ability means you can handle more than one task at a time without folding.”
What is Multitasking
When you say this to a customer, you’re asking to be unemployed by lunch.”
What is “That’s not my problem”?
This means they want you to work with others peacefully.”
What is ‘Be a team player’?
If it’s full of spelling errors, it tells them you don’t check this.”
What is attention to detail?
You bring this paper copy like a responsible adult.”
What is a resume.
A skill that means you don’t need someone to babysit you on the job.”
What is being self-motivated / independent?
The fastest way to get fired during training.”
What is “I’m not doing all that”?!
This phrase really means ‘stop arguing and handle the assignment.’”
What is “Take care of it” or “Figure it out”?
“If your résumé is blank, it means you need more of this.”
What is experience or volunteer work?
This outfit decision shows professionalism—not pajamas.”
What is dressing appropriately?
This skill means you listen first and talk after.”
What is communication.
This line means: ‘I will do the bare minimum and complain while doing it.’”
What is “That’s above my pay grade”?
This line means they expect you to take responsibility, not blame others.
What is "Own your work."
If your résumé lists eight jobs in three years, a recruiter may question your ability to demonstrate this long-term workplace trait.”
What is Stability
Showing up 10–15 minutes early proves you respect this.”
What is their time.
A workplace superpower—showing up every day and on time.”
What is reliability
This statement tells them you plan to fight your coworkers.”
What is ‘I don’t play well with others’?
This statement is about learning to accept feedback without melting down.”
What is ‘Be receptive to constructive criticism’ or ‘Take feedback professionally’?