I can summarize this article in four words and four sentences.

Ambition

An ambitious company wants like-minded people working for them.

Initiative

Every manager wants workers who have the initiative to organize their workload and go about their business without the need for constant supervision.

Commitment

Someone who is prepared to stick at it even when times are tough, and who will go that extra mile for themselves and the company is a huge asset.

Personality

Of course they need to be a team player, and nobody wants to work with someone who rubs people up the wrong way, but there is nothing wrong with mavericks and strong characters.