Resilience:  Your Recruiting Super Competency

by | Apr 30, 2026

We often talk about resilience being one of the most important traits to look for in recruiting prospects.

But how about you? Do you see yourself as a resilient person?

According to business coach Jesse Sostrin, it’s a critical ingredient for all leaders and business practitioners.

You cannot overvalue your own resilience.

It affects everything about you–from your capacity to solve problems and innovate to your physical, mental, and emotional well-being.

Resilience is like a super-competency, influencing many other related skills and abilities that you need to deploy in order to work, manage, and lead well.

As a recruiter or hiring manager, there are constant changes, setbacks, and obstacles to overcome.

If you find yourself retreating in the face of problems and difficulties, you may need to strengthen your own resilience muscle.

 

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