Recruiters know it. They prize Bob's self-esteem, aware that it's essential for a successful career. No single factor is as important to career success as self-esteem. People with healthy self-esteem have a basic sense of their own competence and worth, a fundamental certainty about their ability to cope with problems and adversity. Individuals with secure self-esteem take responsibility for their actions, insist on living up to their own standards and seek the stimulation of demanding goals.
Confidence grows from solid feelings of self-acceptance.
Self-assured people like Bob are content to be themselves. They feel they can master challenges and overcome obstacles. Their morale stays high, their ultimate goal is always in sight and their work to achieve it is fulfilling. While self-doubters agonize, confident people act. These doers feel in control of their lives.