"I used to work 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. every day when I was working in sales, but when we started calling customers on the west coast, my schedule changed to 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. It was a little bit difficult for the first week because I had to change my workout schedule and couldn't always meet up with friends for happy hour. I focused on the positive, remembering my sales goals and recognizing that I could reach even more customers in this new territory. After 6 months, my sales increased by 25%. Those new commission funds are going to pay for my trip to Europe this summer so it was more than worth it!"

"Change is needed in order to improve your department and the product. I remember when they changed the software we used in the recruiting department. There was a lot of pushback at first as people were comfortable with how things had been and didn't want the change. I was open to it because management promised that it would help streamline our processes. They were right, and I learned that even though change can be scary, it can also be extremely beneficial."

Think of a time there was a change in management, policy, responsibilities, or your schedule. You might have even needed to change course on a project due to circumstances outside of your control. Focus on how you responded to the change rather than the change itself. Emphasize your ability to effectively manage change, problem-solve, and work with a team to put an adjusted plan into motion.