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Brittiney Jones is a Senior Diversity Recruiting Program Manager at Oracle. She supports the Oracle Talent Advisory team’s diverse strategy towards recruiting for professional level roles across North America and Canada with an emphasis on roles for Product Development, Corporate Architecture, F&A, and Marketing. Brittiney’s personal mission is to make sure that when a candidate is being considered, they are being considered holistically. An advocate for community service, Brittiney is also the founder of a non-profit in Chicago, Chicago Youth Opportunities Initiative, focused on career development opportunities for youth placed in foster care.

What’s a challenge you’ve faced and how did you get through it?

One of the challenges I’ve faced and overcome is something called “stereotype threat”. Stereotype threat is when you allow your perception of how people see you affect your confidence. My advice is to recognize distraction when you see it; distraction will take you off course. Stand on your integrity — otherwise you can talk yourself into underperforming.

What’s something you’ve done that you’re really proud of?

I’m proud of being a first-generation college graduate. I’m proud of breaking through the barriers I’ve faced without letting them break me. Growing up, I was no stranger to life’s obstacles; at an early age I was emancipated and began paying bills, essentially becoming an adult at age 16. While working with a case worker, I realized the lack of resources for people like me and began creating my nonprofit. During this time, I also discovered my passion for seeing people succeed. I noticed the power of being an influencer. As I think back over the past years, I can see how everything tied into the career I have today.