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Getting accepted into a job is only the initial phase. You have to stay competent and showcase your skills if you truly want to make an impression. Bosses continue to look for quality traits in new hires to determine who will be the next leaders in the company. The way you project yourself in the first few weeks can benefit you in the long term.

1. Cultural fit

New research showed that the leading employers in the world value "cultural fit" over skills in their new hires. Cultural fit refers to how well employees can merge and adjust to the workplace regardless of the location and people around them. You have to learn how to mingle well with colleagues as well as find your role in the company to provide value and contribute fully.

2. Professionalism

According to Forbes.com, professionalism is one of the top three traits that bosses look for in new hires. You have to present yourself as a confident and competent individual. Deal with colleagues and superiors well. Know how to prioritize your work by using a variety of methods that accomplish objectives and produce real results.

3. Problem-solving skills

Particularly in fast-paced workplaces, new hires who know how to think critically and create solutions to a variety of problems are given value by their employers. You need to be resourceful and learn how to deal with new challenge without breaking. Your boss will continually check your ability to solve problems and deal with stress, based on an article by Entrepreneur.com.

4. Communication skills

The way you communicate is essential in any type of work. You will be dealing with coworkers, customers and business partners. If you can strike deals, negotiate as well as explain thoroughly, these are regarded as useful in a future leader. You can work well in any environment if you constantly communicate with people. In a report by MBA.com, communication skills are twice as important as management skills in some workplaces.

5. Team playing

Bosses will need to know if you can work well in a team. Leaders are good followers and listeners too. Your superior will most likely put you in different teams in the first few months as well as assign you to a new superior or difficult colleague to gauge how well you can contribute and bring out the good traits in other people.