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By Janell Hazelwood | Published April 24, 2012 | Full size is 620 × 480 pixels

Resiliency: Employers can sense a weak or timid employee a mile away. Your professional background can also be tell-tale signs of one who retreats during times of challenge. However, resiliency is a much desired trait because employers want to know that they’re hiring someone who won’t break down or quit during tough times. Hannah Morgan, Career Strategist and creator of Careersherpa.net confirms that “in today's highly volatile and ever-changing workplace, being able to spring back as a solid performer and contributor is a necessity for employers.” Use the interview as your opportunity to prove your resiliency. Talk about past professional challenges and how you overcame them. “The interviewer can watch the body language and tone of the applicant for signs of discomfort that would indicate this experience may not have been a positive one or one they adapted to well,” states Hannah.

Resiliency: Employers can sense a weak or timid employee a mile away. Your professional…