External Recruiter Relationship

10 Hacks to Improve the Internal/External Recruiter Relationship I have worked in-house and agency side for over 20 years so I know that all internal recruiters are gate keeping pen-pushers, and agency recruiters are hustlers. Of course, this is an exaggerated misnomer, however the friction felt between the internal and external recruiter is often down to poor communication, miscommunication and mistrust! Here is a cheat sheet, for IN-HOUSE and AGENCY recruiters, it will help you navigate the complexity of supplier management in the recruitment sector, and I believe it has applications beyond recruitment too! The complaints about agency recruiters litter the LinkedIn feed of many, however hiring starts with the client, so to be balanced, and fair, I start with the IN-HOUSE Recruiter. As the conduit between the line manager and the agency, you play an invaluable role in ensuring that your talent brand message is received. As a recruiter for one of the UK’s most respected retailers I often found consultants came to briefings with outdated preconceived ideas of our brand. It is your job, amongst other things to sell the vision, the future potential and the “why” someone would want to work for us. Here’s 10 hacks to aid great communication: When you engage a new supplier impart as much knowledge as possible.  You chose them, so it is down to you to help them become a successful partner. Make sure your job profiles are accurate, and take the time to pad out the contextual information, this is what sells the role. Set out your stall from the get go! Its essential that you establish clear goals and expectations in terms of quality and delivery. KPI’s are not a stick to hit them with but a measure of success. Don’t brief out to multiple agencies, it will devalue the role. Set out realistic timelines with the consultant. Be aware that often the CV’S that land in your inbox expeditiously belong to applicants available but not necessarily the best in the market. Think QUALITY first SPEED second. DON’T leave your phone on answer phone. I never filled a role for someone who didn’t speak to me. Communication is essential for a healthy working relationship, so don’t hide behind email. Ensure the consultant has sufficient information to prep the candidate for interview give the candidate the very best chance to perform well in front of the line manager. Remember you are not the consultants only client. With an almost 50% decline rate at offer stage you also need cherish your applicants, they are a scarce resource! Trust your consultant, they are an expert in their field. Treat them as partner and earn their trust. Request feedback on an ongoing basis, continuous improvement will help you better understand each other and streamline the process for future hires. Feedback to the line manager they are integral to the success the recruitment function. They need to be made aware of areas for improvement, a more streamlined process will improve the quality of service, calibre of applications and will reduce cost per hire. It is essential that you understand good relationships lead to better quality hires, the process is enhanced and more expedient. A successful and profitable working partnership is also a great bargaining tool when it is time to review fees. External recruiters I am not going to publish a long lists of “Don’ts” but I will start with these 3: Internal Recruiters hate nothing more than receiving speculative applications from brilliant candidates who are not looking for a job. This is a pig of thing to do but we have all received them. Worse still. Internal Recruiters really hate it when they receive speculative cv’s of awesome candidates who are not looking for a job, from the LINE MANAGER. Don’t bypass the internal recruiter. And finally, don’t make excuses for inactivity, or lack of success, supply reasons and solutions, and quantify, you are the expert in that space! 10 hacks for agency recruiters Listen. We have 2 ears 1 mouth, use in equal proportion. Ask as many relevant questions as possible. And share your knowledge, be prepared to teach and learn. Build talent pipelines through networking and talking to people, do not rely on LinkedIn for your candidate leads. BE DIFFERENT, don’t be a data miner you are better than that! Build a natural rapport with your in-house contact, maximise the value of every conversation you have. Successful relationships take time to develop so be patient. Avoid pointless calls and remember that selling is like dating, it takes time to build a long-lasting relationship. Try not to oversell, and flag any potential issues as early as you can in the process offer pragmatic solutions. Have regular updates, share market intel. Don’t hide behind email, especially if you are delivering bad news, there is no voice inflection in email. Ensure candidates are properly briefed and are truly motivated. You’d hear me audibly groan when a candidate said they wanted to work for us because “ we were a quintessentially British retailer, with a great heritage.” Especially when I was more interested to hear about where they thought we were going, and how they could play an integral part in our future success. Be there for the candidate throughout the notice period, coach them through the resignation and keep the internal recruiter in the loop. Believe in what you do   Talent is at the centre of every great company and you are playing an important part in delivering PROFIT to the bottom line through sourcing AWESOME candidates. Ensure your candidates have a great experience, they may not be offered the job but they should feel like the opportunity was worth pursuing. It should offer them insight and learning, and prompt feedback is absolutely essential. Make yourself indispensable, do what you need to do to excel in the clients mind, remain proactive and think beyond your remit. The best relationships, both in the agency world and in-house have been my most rewarding professionally and financially. Be authentic, be honest and be the best you can! About the Author:  Abigail Klapp  is a Talent Acquisition Expert that works across industry sectors, arming employers with the language and tools of attraction to future proof their talent attraction model.

15+ Best Java 8 Interview Questions Answers - Algrim.co

15+ Best Java 8 Interview Questions Answers - Algrim.co are equally valid. This is known as optional return statement. All Lambda expressions can have all or some of these characteristics. 14. What is Nashorn? In Java 8, Nashorn is a new JavaScript processing engine for the platform. Up until JDK 7, Hava’s platform used Mozilla Rhino as a JavaScript processing engine. Nashorn is an improvement because it allows for better compliance with the ECMA normalized JavaScript specification as well as better performance in runtime. 15. What is the difference between map and flatMap in stream operations? A flatMap operation in Optional would return a String type, while a map operation would return an Optional type due to the difference in the signature. A map operation wraps return values inside the ordinal type and flatMap does not do this.

Advice You Need To Hold The Perfect Wedding Reception

Advice You Need To Hold The Perfect Wedding Reception You might be surprised to know that the wedding reception can make or break a wedding. After all, it’s the main part of the wedding that guests look forward to. And it’s what they will remember from your big day. Therefore, once you have sorted out your ceremony, it’s time to switch your attention to sorting out your reception. After all, you want your wedding to stand out from the rest. Here are some unmissable pieces of advice to hold the perfect wedding reception that your guests will absolutely adore. Choose a beautiful location with lovely grounds First things first, you need to pick somewhere to hold your wedding. And one of the main factors that you should be considering when you are choosing a reception venue is the location. After all, the location is what will help your wedding stand out from the rest. And your wedding photographs won’t look spectacular if you don’t have a beautiful location full of photo-worthy spots. Therefore, hunt down a fantastic location which has lovely grounds which will be perfect for your photos. And if you pick somewhere wonderful, it will definitely get your guests ‘oohing’ and ‘aahing’ when they arrive at your venue; a reaction every bride is looking for! Pick somewhere that is exclusive to your wedding party When you are holding your wedding, it can be impersonal if other hotel guests are walking around amongst your guests. In fact, it can make your wedding feel less special if you keep bumping into people you don’t know! Therefore, you can make your wedding extra special by getting an exclusive venue. That way, there will be no one else aside from your guests during the big day. It can make your guests feel more comfortable too if they know they don’t have to be concerned about offending strangers. And with an exclusive wedding reception venue, you know that all the staff will be focused on your big day so it can make you feel like you and your new husband are VIPs. Opt for a venue that has plenty of room for your guests It’s also important that you have enough room for guests at your wedding venue. After all, there’s nothing worse than everyone being cramped in one room. In fact, it can make it a nightmare when your guests are trying to get a great shot of the first dance. And it can be hard for everyone to get their groove on with limited space. Therefore, to ensure your wedding reception is fantastic, you need to pick a spacious venue. With more than one room, it can be good if people want some time away from the loud music. After all, it can be hard for older guests to handle hours of listening to loud tunes! Make sure that the food is to die for at the venue Another thing that can help your wedding reception to stand out from the crowd is the food. After all, everyone can’t wait to try the wedding breakfast. And you want to leave a lasting impression. The best way you can do this is to make sure the catering is top notch. Ask for samples before the big day so that you can check out the food for yourself. And you can then make changes before your wedding day to ensure the food is cracking. As we said before, remember to ask your caterers if they can do a custom menu for your big day. That way, you can make the food extra special and delicious for your wedding day! Keep surprising your guests during the wedding reception It’s also important to make sure your guests are entertained throughout the day. After all, it can be a long day for guests, especially for people who don’t know many other guests. Therefore, you need to keep surprising them during the day. For example, you might want to hire some magicians to come and keep guests busy in-between wedding breakfast courses. And you could consider doing some fireworks in the evening. These little extras can help your big day to stand out from everyone elses. Don’t leave too much time before the disco begins After the wedding breakfast, it can be a long wait until the disco starts. And it’s easy for some guests to get bored during this time. However, you can ensure you have the perfect wedding reception by timing the day out properly. It’s best to not start the day off too early. Otherwise, there will be a lot of sitting around for guests. You should consider having the ceremony at 1 or 2 pm, and then sit down for the meal at 4 pm. That way, you should be finished by 6.30pm, and then you can start the disco at half 7, so there is only an hour wait for guests. It means they won’t be bored and will enjoy your wedding reception. Pick somewhere with accommodation close by There’s nothing worse than having to drive for miles after a wedding. After all, it tends to mean you have to leave earlier. And as for drinking, it has to be out of the question. Therefore, to ensure you hold the perfect wedding reception, you should pick somewhere that has accommodation. That way, people can shuffle to bed once the party is over. And if you can’t find a venue with bedrooms, you should at least pick a venue which has several hotels within five miles. That way, your guests can just get a taxi back to their hotel after the wedding reception and collect the car the next day! Your guests will look back on your wedding reception much more favorably if they can enjoy themselves without worrying about accommodation and transport! Make sure you accessorise the venue well Decor is also another way you can make your wedding reception perfect. After all, adding cute touches like special photos of you and the groom, and beautiful flowers around the venue can make your wedding extra special. Therefore, get some great accessories you can use to dress your venue before the big day. The more personal, the better as this will help to make your wedding unique. You can find further help in this article on planning the decor for your venue. Don’t make it too formal for your guests With a lot of weddings nowadays, they are skipping traditions. After all, things like receiving lines can just make the day feel even longer for guests. And long speeches can also be painful when the guests just want to get merry. So if you want to hold the perfect wedding reception, you need to ensure your wedding isn’t too formal for your guests. Skip traditions which are past their sell-by date and focus on ensuring your guests have a fab time. Be careful when it comes to your seating arrangements Sorting the seating plan leaves many couples shuddering in horror. After all, it can be a nightmare sorting out who is sitting where. But if you want to hold the perfect wedding reception, you need to make sure everyone will be comfortable in their seats. After all, you don’t want for your guests to feel uncomfortable next to someone they don’t like. Therefore, spend time getting the seating arrangements right. And if you can’t please everyone, let people sit where they want and have no seating plan! That way, you can’t be blamed for any awkward seating arrangements. And remember if you need some help holding an amazing wedding reception, you can hire a professional wedding planner to organize your day. They will be able to think of small touches which will make it extra special. . Images via Pixabay.

Personal Branding Interview Dan Patterson - Personal Branding Blog - Stand Out In Your Career

Personal Branding Interview Dan Patterson - Personal Branding Blog - Stand Out In Your Career Today, I spoke to Dan Patterson, who is a Digital Platform Manager for ABC News Radio, and develops the digital policy and content strategy for ABC News Radio. In this interview, Dan talks about how he got his job, why hes invested his time in radio, what he believes the future of media is, his most interesting interview, and how his personal and professional life clashes. How did you get your job at ABC News? Ive worked relentlessly for years to legitimize both my work and the social web as a medium. Hard work and the associated sacrifices are often over-looked by todays social media experts. This is not to say Im the most talented or hardest working person youll ever meet. Im far from it. However, for years long before social media was main stream I stayed in on Friday and Saturday night to edit audio, code PHP, and send email. I also thing its very important to acknowledge and thank people for their time especially if theyve helped you in some way. Often a simple expressing hey dude, thanks for coming on the show/thanks for connecting me to so-and-so/thanks for the coffee meeting goes a long way. Ive been in broadcasting for my entire adult life. My grandfather is a HAM radio operator so in some ways radio runs in the family. But I began both broadcasting (content creation) and platform building (administrative) at the same time. I attended the great radio program at Black Hills State University a tiny school in the mountains and studied under radio legend Dave Diamond. Diamond encouraged ethical ambition and taught me a lot about the arts of speaking in public and on air, managing people, and building platforms, and completing long-term goals. After a post-college stint working (and failing) in the music industry in California I returned to BHSU in 2004 to complete my political science degree. During that time mid-2004 I began a radio show and podcast with a good friend. Together Doc and I built the Creepy Sleepy show a politically-independent podcast. Over the next few years the show built a small but loyal following. In 2006 I covered the South Dakota ban on abortion. My reporting on the abortion issue lead to a job with Ellen Ratner and the Talk Radio News Service. There I concurrently covered the United Nations and 2008 Presidential Campaign, and built digital platforms. That lead to my current gig at ABC News. Here I occasionally conduct interviews with technology and political thought leaders and am in charge of building the digital platform for ABC News Radio. There are so many different types of media now. Youve invested your time in radio and blogging. Why were you drawn to these? Ha! Well, the easy answer is to say that I like everyone in the media industry am a narcissist. Look, Im a strong believer that people human beings are inherently curious, inherently social, and inherently lazy. By that I mean that people want the path of least resistance between people, other people, and information. Im draw to the ideas behind what, why, and how people connect. To that end, Im draw to the media platforms people humans use to communicate with each other. What is your prediction for the future of media. Will it just be a giant mashup? Thats a difficult question to answer. Most journalists and pundits love hearing themselves talk but hate making predictions. Truth is, no one knows and anyone who claims to know is not to be trusted. But we do enjoy speculative hyperbole so Ill bite. First, I encourage you to check out a video from 2004 called EPIC 2014. The video walks through a brief evolution of the web up to 2004, then speculates on the next years. Whats shocking about EPIC 2014 is how very accurate the video is. Another great film is the recent documentary We Live in Public. WLiP documents the escapades of Dot Com pioneer Josh Harris and various proto-lifestreaming experiments he conducted on himself and others. A overarching theme in EPIC, We Live in Public, and technology in general is the juxtaposition between the power of the social web and the pithy ways in which its used. While Im happy to ramble about my opinions on Facebook or Google or Twitter or how the public uses the social web, that stuff is far more like celebrity gossip snack food. Its fun but not too relevant in the big picture. Im far more interested in questions of Why and How than Who. Who is the most interesting person youve interviewed? Why? This is a tough question to answer. While Im low on the journalist totem pole at ABC (trust me every journalist pays their dues for a long time; Im paying mine) I have the luxury to be able to interview whomever seems interesting ans is willing to come on camera. In this role Ive had great conversations with tech leaders like Jason Calicanis, Lawrence Lessig, and Gary Vaynerchuk. Independently Ive interviewed Willie Nelson (great guy) a few times, Chuck D is a really down-to-earth guy, a few congressmen and senators, and various musicians. Musicans for the most part are the worst. Many are utterly dull but equally self-involved (the analogues between musicians and social media people are staggering but Ill refrain from ranting). On the campaign I was able to briefly interview every major presidential candidate. The best interviews, however, are with people youve never heard from. Every year I interview several dozen policy leaders at the UN and thats always a blast. While reporting from Darfur I along with a group of talk radio hosts interviewed president Salva Kiir. That was fascinating. We also traveled far in to Darfur and purchased slaves. The UN frowns (maybe for good reason) on this practice. They argue that it provides profit-motive to continue the abduction of women and children. I dont necessarily disagree, but this particular moment provided the opportunity to talk at length with oppressed women and children. These discussions with marginalized (and who are we kidding: marginalization is euphemistic language for raped, beaten, stabbed and otherwise abused) people took deep seen in me and helped me understand the importance of strong and indelible journalism. But a lot of meeting cool people, traveling to interesting places, and building useful digital platforms comes down to luck. Ive worked hard, sure, but Ive also caught a lot of lucky breaks. As does everyone in my position. Im really happy that Ive been able to meet myt idols and advisories alike. But no one exists in a bubble and I do my best to thank the people in my life who have made some of these experiences possible. My advice to both media industry veterans and n00bs alike is to a) be a good person, b) do the right thing, c) be tenacious but fair, say thank you on a regular basis, but e) dont take shit from fools. Aside from media and politics, you talk about zombies. Do you find that your personal interests get in the way of your professional ones at all? Best. Question. Ever. Really! So Ive written a bit about zombies and what attracts me to the medium on my website. With a few friends Im building a modular geo-local, real-time social game called Zombie Doom. We wont launch for a few months but when we do we hope to introduce a few unique and fun ideas to both the social gaming space and the zombie afficianado space. The lurching, undead, Romero-esque Zombie is a very modern phenomenon. Pre-Romero there are very few cultural instances of what wed today call a Zombie. Post-Romero the meme took strong and undeniable root in pop culture. I think the reasoning is fairly simple. People feel overwhelmed and want an escape. A lot of people are attracted to the idea of were society to collapse, I am strong. I would survive. I think that at least in the Western, hyper-busy, media-saturated paradigm the Zombie is a material expression for very real but very abstract fears. Zombies as an idea are inevitable. Dan Patterson is a correspondent and content manager. He currently works as the Digital Platform Manager for ABC News Radio, and lives in Brooklyn, New York. He spends his time helping people and companies manage information on the internet. He covered the United Nations since 2007, was on much of the 2008 presidential campaign, and reported from the Darfur humanitarian crisis. He currently develops the digital policy and content strategy for ABC News Radio. Occasionally he is sent places to ask questions and conduct interviews. His emphasis is in the convergence of analogue and digital technology. He speaks at conferences and events about media, politics, and emerging technology.

Why Should You Buy Resume For Writing Melbourne?

Why Should You Buy Resume For Writing Melbourne?When it comes to using an online service to sell yourself, chances are that you will have your resume professionally written by a professional. Using an online service to write a resume is a great way to get started.Looking for someone to write your resume? There are lots of great online services to help you with this. You can find a lot of great resume writing and job searching resources at various sites online.Choosing a good resume service requires you to think about some things. First of all, it needs to be able to deliver the message. You need to be certain that it can deliver the message correctly.In fact, it's a perspective that helps us understand whether or not we want to use the service. Some good reasons to choose a free service over one that charges fees include:It's local: When you use a local company for resume writing, there's a chance that it can benefit you and help you get your foot in the door of the company you're ap plying to. While some people might look down on this, you do have a chance of being selected if the person reading your resume is connected to the business.Accessibility: It also helps if the company offers its services to those who have an online presence. With that said, a good resume writing service should have a large selection of writers who can work from home. This is a very beneficial resource for you, as you won't have to deal with the hassle of finding a place to write a resume.You can also find out about a wide variety of services that provide quality writing that includes both resume and cover letter examples, from local to international companies. You can also read feedback from those who have used the service. This is a great way to get ideas on what your options are, as well as learn about the company's reputation.A lot of these services also have the capability to fill your resume or job application with keywords so that it's more effective. These types of services sh ould have the capacity to fill out cover letters or resumes that are submitted in a timely manner. Keep in mind that the more accurate your resume, the better.

What makes you different from other candidates - Margaret Buj - Interview Coach

What makes you different from other candidates If you are currently looking for a new job, you are very well aware that the number of people looking for jobs outnumbers the jobs that are now available.?If you happen to be one of those job seekers, you realize that you are competing against the odds. The question is: How can you make yourself stand out when there are so many other candidates looking at the same job? The answer is to focus focus on what makes you unique.?? Lets assume that you have an outstanding CV and that you make it to the top of the stack of CVs of people to be called for an interview. You, and maybe nine or ten other equally qualified people for the position, that is.? Because companies have so many candidates to choose from, they are interviewing more people so that they can select the best. When you are lucky enough to be invited to an interview, it is essential that you are ready to sell yourself, to let the interviewers know what makes you unique, what added value you can bring to the position- in other words, why you are the best person for the job. ??By doing some basic preparation, you can determine your uniqueness and where you should focus your attention. The first step in this process is to identify your five strengths. These strengths are the areas where you do very well.??This may take some thought on your part. What are your strengths? Think about previous performance appraisals â€" what was said or written about you? What would your co-workers or ex-bosses say about you??? List the skills and experiences you have that would be required in the type of job you are seeking. For instance, a technical job would focus on programs, languages, and platforms, so e.g. if you have 5 years of Java or C++ experience, then write it down. If you have 10 years of project management experience, managing projects with budgets of up to £30m, then this is going to sound more impressive than just saying you are an experienced Project Manager. Give some thought to those skills in which you excel, those that are referred to as the soft skills. These skills can be viewed as transferable â€" you can take them with you to any job you hold. Examples of these skills are your communication and people skills, or your time-management and project-management skills, or your ability to build strong relationships, or your ability to influence others.?? Lastly, think of the personal traits that make you unique. Maybe you never miss deadlines, or perhaps you are willing to do above and beyond what is asked, or perhaps you have a great attitude. (Dont dismiss these traits-many people have been fired for negative personal traits rather than for lack of knowledge).?? When you have identified your five strengths, make a list of those strengths and some examples of when those strengths have helped you achieve results on the job. It will be essential that you can not only identify your strengths, but that you also have examples and stories of times when you demonstrated those strengths in the past. ??The next step is to look at the job postings and ads. In fact, look at several job postings that would be of interest to you. Your goal is to find key words and phrases. For this exercise, dont limit yourself to geographical location. Look at jobs of interest located anywhere. ??When you have several postings, read each word and sentence carefully, taking notes as you do. What are they looking for? What words appear consistently in almost every posting? ??Now, take a piece of paper and divide it in half. On one side of the paper write, What they are looking for, and on the other side, What I have to offer. Each time you apply for a position, it will be invaluable for you to know how you stand against what they are looking for. This exercise will help you see how close a match you are and where you should focus. I can’t tell you how many CVs I receive every day where the applicants do not seem to have thoroughly read or understood what the requirements are. I keep receiving CVs of IT consultants for senior business development roles or graduates applying for Director roles â€" these people are only wasting their and my time as their applications get immediately rejected. ?Your next step is to add your uniqueness to the What I have to offer list. Some postings will list additional skills required, which make it easier for you to see what is important to them. ?An example would be, Must have excellent communications skills, strong organizational skills, and be a willing team player. If these words appear in most of your posting examples, then make sure that these are a part of your focus. Can you work these words and your five strengths into the interview to demonstrate your fit and then some? Some postings will be more vague ?about what it takes to get the job done and will require reading between the lines to determine what other skills are necessary.?? In summary, by narrowing your uniqueness to these five basic points, you can guide the conversation to include this information. By focusing on five strengths, you will be prepared with examples of times when you have used these strengths. ??Whenever possible, give examples to show how you have been there and done that, and can do it again. It will be necessary to demonstrate that you have what it takes, and then some, to be unique in this market. My e-Guide “Land That Job!” at http://www.landthatjob.co.uk helps you create your unique statement and shows you how to create examples to use to impress the employer. You’ll learn how to: ? Package Spin your work experience so it is a perfect fit for the job ? Increase your confidence, easily calm nerves or fear ? Identify your unique selling points to use during the interview ? Use professional words and phrases that will impress them ? Position yourself as the BEST candidate for the job ? Negotiate a BIG pay-rise! This e-Guide is not a fluffy overview of these topics. I will also give you specific examples of CVs and covering letters from different industries, tell you what to say to handle employers typical concerns and how to negotiate a better salary. There is a whole excellent chapter on how to negotiate a salary/pay-rise. If you want fool-proof strategies, that you can learn and apply quickly and easily so that youre way ahead of the pack, you can get “Land That Job” for only £15 instead of £27 when you enter VIP15 when you check out. I might take the discount away at any time, so if this is something of interest, you need to act fast:-) Hope you enjoy it let me know if youve found these tips useful!

The Power of Belief Yes You Can! - Hire Imaging

The Power of Belief Yes You Can! - Hire Imaging Whether you are in the beginning, middle or end phases of your job search, you are essentially operating solo. You will have friends, family and associates rooting for you. You may have even invested in a career coach. But they’re not the ones doing the roll-up-your sleeves hard work â€" making the morning calls to set up meetings, tweaking resumes and writing letters, conducting research at night when others are watching a good movie or socializing. I’m  assuming that you have thought long and hard about your career transition. You know it’s the right thing for you. Then why do you feel so inconvenienced and uncomfortable at times? Yes, some activities you’ve chosen can be time consuming. You may be very uncomfortable picking up the phone to ask people for help. There will be times when you need to draw upon that reminder of what you’re doing what you’re doing. A fulfillment statement you’ve written as your gauge. At this point, you’re creating a career that fits your life and who you are. You’re not done. As you wrestle with your fears and stumble through the tough moments, rather than asking, “How do I get these unwanted roadblocks to disappear?” you can ask, “What structures do I adopt to create the results I want to create?” It’s important to revisit and hold beliefs that will serve you well! Shift from trying to control things, to allowing things to happen.     If you’re honest, you know that you don’t control everything. So instead of trying to force things to happen or move faster than they are, be receptive and open to what comes to you. Concentrate on acquiring patience, persistence and endurance as you go through the process.   This helps you develop resilience. Resilient people often become strong when the pressure intensifies. They bounce back. Think of a rubber band being stretched and returned to its original shape as it is used several ways and several times. Resiliency is the ability to be “stretched” as we experience change and challenges (good and bad), and the ability to adapt successfully to those changes. Embrace with all your power and your belief that this is the right thing to do. This will draw to you the resources you need: people, information, and opportunities. Remind yourself that things are fluctuating and evolving in this process. Although it may sometimes be painful, it helps to remember there is an end goal. If you’ve ever remodeled a home, you know that living in the day-to-day chaos of workers, noise, dust, smells and disrupted routine can be frustrating. But boy, when that new kitchen is unveiled and your guests are oohing and ahhing, it was worth it! Disregard statistics.   Sometimes unemployment inches up a bit. Sometimes it holds steady. Sometimes it dips. What does that have to do with you and your career change? Whether it’s doom and gloom data or good news â€" nothing! When you’re making a change in good or not-so-great economic times you have to convince an employer that, even though you’ve never done this exact job, you’ve the right attitude, drive and willingness to learn and make a positive contribution; and the skills and background that will transfer well into this field. If you are making a major career change, it’s about proving you’re the right fit for the job, even without experience. People get hired into kinds of economies because they bring measurable value to a company and can showcase it. Potentially, even if a company isn’t advertising any openings, if you add value to the company, every company is hiring. Next time I’ll share some ways to transition your “yes-you-can” beliefs into action that moves you forward â€" even when faced with those frustrating barriers or unknowns beyond your control. What do you think? Please comment below!