About what recruiters want

Ambition, personality, originality. Those are just a few qualities companies are looking for in job candidates, said Jim VonBruchhaueser, senior vice president of M&O Marketing in Southfield, which provides services to independent insurance agents. In Michigan’s struggling economy, job seekers must find ways to stay ahead of the pack. VonBruchhaueser said they should:

HAVE THE RIGHT ATTITUDE

Candidates must convey confidence that they are right for the job. There has to be “a willingness to extend yourself, an attitude of ‘I’m going to do what it takes to get the job done,’ ” VonBruchhaueser said.

MOVE OUT OF YOUR COMFORT ZONE

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Think about changing careers if the one you had didn’t work out. “Try new things and different perspectives.”

BE HUNGRY TO LEARN

This is different from having a willingness to learn, VonBruchhaueser said. “You have to be hungry to learn new ideas, to contribute to the daily work. We can’t really force people to go that extra step. They have to want it,” he said.

MAKE SURE THERE’S A FIT

Yeah, money is important, but you can’t put a price tag on your own fulfillment. “It’s got to be something that provides them with a sense of personal growth and satisfaction, and not necessarily driven by money. Money will come with what you do exceptionally well.”

HAVE THE SKILLS

You must have the wherewithal to do the job — emotionally and physically, VonBruchhaueser said. “Sometimes, those tools just aren’t there.”

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