CHAPTER XVI 
EMPLOYMENT PROBLEMS 
DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS 0F EMPLOYES 
Some years ago the author made an extensive canvass 
of employers of technically educated young men to get 
from them the particulars as to the qualifications which 
they considered desirable. The replies included a great 
many characteristics. Some of these are in direct con- 
flict with each other and could not exist in the same man. 
The complete list is as follows: 
Address Steadiness 
Appearance Loyalty 
Neatness Integrity 
Energy Thoroughness 
Vitality Initiative 
Speed Adaptability 
Concentration Optimism 
Observation Cheerfulness 
Reason Reserve 
Application, diligence, Enthusiasm 
and industry Sincerity 
Accuracy Sympathy 
Punctuality Self-control 
Economy Ability as detailist 
Order and system Ability as generalizer 
Knowledge Obedience to 
Intuition acknowledged 
Culture authority 
Prudence Ability to know men 
Grit and tenacity Ability to get along 
Tact and diplomacy with men 
Judgment and fairness Self-confidence 
Reliability 
  
  
  
  
   
   
  
   
  
  
  
   
  
   
  
  
    
   
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
   
  
    
  
  
  
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