Assignment
What to look for in an Employee
The following characteristics have been identified by employers to be important when looking for a new employee:
• Communication Skills
• Honesty and Integrity
• Teamwork Skills
• Interpersonal Skills
• Motivation and Initiative
• Strong Work Ethic
• Analytical Skills
• Flexibility and Adaptability
• Computer Skills
• Self-Confidence
Although all of these characteristics are important in employees select two from the list that you feel are the most important to you in hiring an employee. Keep in mind the open position of Information and Record Clerk for your HIM department. Explain why you think these characteristics are important in the work setting and support with examples of how these characteristics would be important in the HIM workplace.