Most common mistakes candidates make during interviews:

• No knowledge of client company – 47%
• Unprepared to discuss skills / experience – 17%
• Limited / no enthusiasm – 15%
• Lack of eye contact – 3%
• Monopolizes the interview – 2%
• Too much attention on pay – 2%
• Lack of confidence – 2%
• Inappropriate attire – 2%
• Late for interview – 2%

Top qualities most important to succeed:

• Organizational skills – 55%
• Initiative – 44%
• Attention to detail – 44%
• Dependability – 35%
• Communication skills – 32%
• Trustworthiness – 30%
• Diplomacy – 18%
• Listening skills – 17%
• Leadership skills – 15%

Top skills necessary to success:

• Communication skills – 50%
• Manage and Prioritize – 50%
• Teamwork skills         – 26%
• Understanding organization – 18%
• Anticipating needs – 15%
• Analytical skills – 14%
• Committed to the success of others – 1%