The Elite Recruiter Podcast Resilience in Recruiting: How to Overcome Setbacks, Master Mindset, and Build a Lasting Career – Lessons from Jonathan Z. Cohen
Jun 10, 2025
Jonathan Z. Cohen, the Associate General Counsel at PMI Technologies and host of the Inside the Inspired podcast, shares insights on resilience in the recruiting industry. He discusses how to break down large goals into manageable steps to combat burnout and foster growth. Cohen emphasizes the power of self-narratives, linking personal stories to transforming imposter syndrome into confidence. Listeners will also discover stress management techniques, turning setbacks into stepping stones for a fulfilling career.
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Resilience as Strategic Suffering
- Resilience means managing suffering strategically by breaking challenges into manageable steps.
- This approach prevents getting overwhelmed and helps keep focus on progress one step at a time.
Refine Daily Processes Continuously
- Constantly iterate and improve your daily recruiting processes by refining your approach even by 1%.
- Small, consistent improvements compound over time and yield substantial long-term results.
Control Effort, Not Economy
- Focus on what you can control in recruiting, like effort, attitude, and relationship building.
- Accept external factors like economy but optimize your actions to prepare for future success.
