What Recruiters, Localization Vendors and Employees look for (the same things we all do): M.I.C.E.
Motivation: For whatever reason, one intuits a motivated person, and this inspires confidence.
Intelligence: Within a short amount of time, a person’s emotional or intellectual intelligence comes across.
Communication skills: In an interview setting, as with any human interaction, skilled communication is a big plus
Enthusiasm: The positive effects of all of the above are diminished without enthusiasm. Sort of the ‘icing on the cake’.