The first card of the reading is the Two of Pentacles. This card represents the nature of your application, i.e. the qualities you look for in an employer. The Two of Pentacles can indicate a situation in which stability and responsibility are required. It could also indicate that the person sought is highly competent and experienced. Furthermore, it may also indicate that the main goal is to profit from an investment over the long term.
The second card of the reading is the Eight of Cups. This card represents the cause behind the question, and that is why you are looking for an employer. The Eight of Cups may indicate that you are looking for an employer with whom to establish a lasting relationship based on mutual trust and respect. It could also mean that you want to build a solid bond with your future employer, based on values and mutual loyalty.
The last card of the reading is the reversed Knight of Wands. This card represents the solution to your question, i.e. what the ideal employer should look like for you. The reversed Knight of Wands can mean that you are looking for an employer willing to open new horizons, and that he is ready to face challenges with energy and enthusiasm. It can also mean that you are looking for an innovative leader who can guide you towards exciting new opportunities and challenges.
In conclusion, considering the three cards, the answer to the question "What are the qualities you look for in an employer?" would be: stability, responsibility, competence and experience; mutual trust and respect; openness to new horizons and ability to drive towards new opportunities with energy and enthusiasm. These are therefore very specific qualities that your future employer should have in order to establish a lasting relationship based on values and mutual loyalty.