Important Career Skills

One of the most fascinating articles I’ve read recently came from Fast Company — and it zeroed in on what employers are really looking for right now.

Resilience.

Not just experience.

Not just pedigree.

Not just the perfect résumé.

 

In interviews, employers are listening closely for how you’ve handled challenges, uncertainty, and change. They want real stories — moments when things didn’t go as planned, and you adapted, learned, and kept going.

Resilience shows how you lead under pressure.

How you respond when the path shifts.

And how you’ll show up when work gets hard — because it always does.

If you’re interviewing, don’t just talk about what you’ve done. Talk about what you’ve overcome.

So let me ask you:

What’s your resilience story?

The most important career skill to build in 2026
Whether navigating people, problems, or rapid change, learning to adapt quickly is becoming the most valuable skill you can develop. [Photos: jigsawstocker/FreePik; MagicPattern/Unsplash] The end of the year is the perfect time to take stock of where you are, what you’re good at, and what you want to develop in the new year. The job market continues to be intense and competitive, so you’re wise to consider hiring trends and how you can best prepare and set yourself apart. 

Read in Fast Company: https://apple.news/ArBvQjdUASSGzJeck4wpQCA

- Cheryl Grimaldi