Career Resilience: Building Confidence and Planning for the Future
- amy Leighton
- Oct 29
- 2 min read
Because we’re in an uncertain job market, people are feeling less job stability. Succeeding in your career no longer means just climbing a ladder. Instead, it now means resiliency. With that comes being adaptable, having the willingness to learn, and continuing to grow in your industry. Here’s what career resilience means and how you can develop the mindset that you will excel in any situation.
When you have career resilience, you develop a few key traits. One is that you are open to learning job skills and willing to adapt to what you’re asked to do on the job. Another trait is being curious about your job and having a growth mindset which means you see problems as possibilities. Resilience also means being emotionally intelligent. You know how to communicate and handle stress and when you’re upset, you can manage your emotions.
When you practice career resilience, what you want to do is focus on ongoing growth. While there are skills that may become obsolete, there are others that are more likely to remain valuable. These skills include analyzing data, digital literacy, and critical thinking. To grow, you also want to always be learning. This is most easily accomplished through attending workshops, taking online courses, and continuously reading about topics that affect your career. Finally, always embrace the latest in technology, especially those tools and software most used in your career field.
It’s particularly important to have career resilience because just about everyone will experience disruptions due to AI. This will quickly change what tasks people do and how they are needed. Fluctuations in the economy also impacts job security. On top of that, global events lead to uncertainty for just about everyone. Another topic that has caused a change in the work environment is remote and hybrid work. These new ways of working has changed roles and created the need for skills where you can thrive with less supervision and take care of tech issues on your own.
As always, another key to planning for the future of your career involves other people. Being resilient in your career over time needs a dynamic network of people. When you create this, you have a support system that can open doors for you and are go-tos when you have questions and concerns that impact your resilience. Focus on volunteering in your industry and attending industry events along with keeping your LinkedIn profile updated to grow your network.
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