Alexandria/Arlington Regional Workforce Council

What Employers Want from New Workers
✔ Show up ready to work
✔ Do a good job
✔ Can be trusted
✔ Work well with a team

(Source: Aspen Institute, 2025)

What Employers Want from New Workers
✔ Be on time
✔ Be respectful
✔ Be willing to learn
✔ Listen to feedback
✔ Act professional at work

(Source: Aspen Institute, 2025)

What Employers Want from New Workers
✔ Be responsible
✔ Be trustworthy
✔ Be ready to learn
✔ Stay calm and patient
✔ Show respect

(Source: Aspen Institute, 2025)

What Employers Want from New Workers
✔ Be honest
✔ Work well with others
✔ Do careful, accurate work
✔ Speak and listen clearly
✔ Solve problems

(Source: Aspen Institute, 2025)

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