Career Resilience

The global landscape is constantly evolving, and similarly, the nature of jobs and in-demand skills are ever-changing. Just look at how technology has changed (and will continue to change) the demand for skills. Or how remote work has become prevalent today.  

Career resilience refers to your ability to anticipate, adjust and adapt to career changes as they occur. Developing career resilience means taking charge of your own career trajectory and continuously developing new skills for the future of work. In order words, developing career resilience means anticipating potential challenges and actively preparing for them. 

When you are able to contribute your unique skills and talents to work that is both personally meaningful and rewarding, you will experience career wellness. Afterall, work can be a means by which you can experience personal satisfaction and enrichment.

You can develop your career resilience by:

• Uncovering your personal strengths
• Discover your values and what’s important to you in a career
• Identifying skillsets to bridge gaps
• Embracing lifelong learning: be curious and keep learning to stay relevant in the evolving employment landscape
• Cultivating a robust professional network: look for opportunities to connect with like-minded individuals in your industry and beyond
• Leveraging your alma mater: attend events to widen your circle; take the time to mentor others and to be mentored yourself