You’ve made it past the resume screening phase, and now it’s on to the interview. Since the employer has already reviewed your qualifications on paper, now what? What are employers looking to glean from a candidate during their interview and just who is their ideal candidate?

We’ve compiled a list of the most frequent, positive attributes a candidate possesses:

Adaptability
Today, more than ever, the ability to be adaptable to changing environments is essential. With the influx of technology, expansion and the ever-changing workforce demographic, it is important that a candidate possesses the flexibility to be able to adapt to sudden, major (or minor) changes in their work environment.

Positive Attitude
The attitude you give off—whether positive or negative—during your interview is your first impression to your potential employer. While most interviewees are understandably nervous, it’s important to give off an upbeat vibe. When asked about a negative situation or something that may have not played out in your favor, try putting a positive spin on it. People like positive attitudes, and are more likely to give a positive candidate an offer. At the end of the day, people like working with positive people.

Creativity
Many candidates will boast that they think out of the box, but can you name an example? Employers are looking for those jobseekers who demonstrate past situations in where their creativity was put to use. Many situation-based questions asked are looking to uncover your creativity level in a given setting.

Work pride
Did you help put together a fantastic presentation that won over a client? Or makes a sales pitch that helped seal the deal? Now’s your time to shine. Employers want to hear about your accomplishments and that you take pride in your past projects. They want to know past indicators that will help predict your future success.

Integrity
Being honest about your shortcomings or weaknesses in a past position without saying anything negative or critical about your past employer is critical. Employers are looking for candid responses that demonstrate loyalty. The ability to be able to recognize your own strengths and weaknesses speaks volumes.