The ex-Meta and Google exec values the green flag in an employee.

Jennifer Dulski has done a lot of hiring in her day.

The CEO and founder of Rising Team, who specializes in team development programs, has previously held leadership positions at Google and Facebook, including global head of product management and head of groups and community. She reflects on her extensive experience in hiring, stating, "I've likely hired thousands of people throughout my career."

She values adaptability and resilience in candidates above all else.

Here's why and how she susses it out.

'Every other day is a re-org and a global pandemic'

Being adaptable in the workplace is critical.

Dulski remarks that with the global pandemic and the emergence of gen AI, companies are frequently reorganizing and adapting to new challenges and technologies.

Workers must be able to adapt and remain alert, ready to adjust their work habits and priorities when necessary.

Mark Cuban emphasizes adaptability as a crucial trait for achieving long-term success, stating, "You must be able to adapt because everything is constantly evolving."

'I can see those patterns in people's early life'

Dulski inquires about candidates' lives prior to their employment to determine if they possess certain qualities.

She notes that people who have navigated obstacles to achieve their goals, such as those who attended college despite not having a direct path, or those who became experts in a hobby as children, possess valuable skills that are useful in most companies she has worked for.

"That's the green flag for me," she says, referring to her ability to push forward in the face of obstacles.

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