The Eight Hallmarks of Great Leadership

The Eight Hallmarks of Great LeadershipThe Eight Hallmarks of Great LeadershipThe Eight Hallmarks of Great Leadership Fernndez-Aroz, author of Its Not the How or the What but the Who Succeed by Surrounding Yourself with the Best (Harvard Business Review Press, 2014)Based on decades of executive search and management appraisal work, we at Egon Zehnder believe there are eight leadership competencies that can predict executive success across all roles, sectors, and countries.While each job and organization is different, requiring different levels of mastery in each, these are skills that all the best people have in some measure Strategic orientation An ability to engage in broad, complex analytical and conceptual thinking Market insight A strong understanding of the market and how it affects the business Results orientation A commitment to demonstrably improving results Customer impact A passion for serving the customer Collaboration and influencing An ability to work effectively with p eers or partners, including those not in the line of command Developing organizational capability A drive to improve the company by attracting and developing top talent gruppe leadership Success in focusing, aligning, and building effective groups Change leadership An ability to drive change through people, transforming and aligning an organization around a new goalThe importance of these eight competencies was confirmed in a wonderful joint study that cross-referenced our database of more than a hundred thousand appraisals with McKinseys growth statistics on more than seven hundred companies to create a sample of forty-seven companies with 5,560 ratings of their senior leaders.The top-level finding was unequivocal companies with higher levels of growth had executives with higher levels of competence in every single one of the areas we analyzed.Reprinted by permission of Harvard Business Review Press. Excerpted and Adapted from Its Not the How or the What but the Who Succeed by Surr ounding Yourself with the Best. Copyright 2014 Claudio Fernndez-Aroz. All rights reserved.Read More from Claudio Fernndez-Aroz Develop your Teams Emotional Intelligence at WorkAuthor BioClaudio Fernndez-Aroz is a senior adviser at leading exe3cutive search firm Egon Zehnder and a former member of its multinational executive committee. He holds an MBA from Stanford and has previously worked for McKinsey Company. He is a global expert on hiring and promotion decisions and leadership development, and a frequent speaker at major business gatherings. His advice has been sought by the CEOs of several if the worlds largest companies and many governments. Fernndez-Aroz is a regular lecturer at Harvard Business School, a frequent contributor to HBR.org, and the author of Great People Decision Why They Matter So Much, Why They are So Hard, and How You can Master Them (2007).

9 ideas for celebrating Halloween, Christmas and holidays at work

9 ideas for celebrating Halloween, Christmas and holidays at work9 ideas for celebrating Halloween, Christmas and holidays at workCelebrating the holidays at work can be hit or miss, depending on how much holiday spirit yur teammates have, whether there is any good food and/or activities to enjoy, and of course, if theres even anything planned in your workplace But since so much of our lives happen at work, its only right to findsomeway to ring in the holidays with our coworkers in ways that make sense. Even better is when the holiday festivities you have going on arent the exact saatkorn as youve done year after year (after year).Here are 9 unique and interesting ideas for celebrating different holidays at work that you can throw together yourself and few of your favorite coworker friends, or suggest to the right people in your company1. Host a (very) themed potluckFor instance, for Halloween, have everyone bring dishes like bloody brains (spaghetti noodles and sauce) or slimy eyes (peeled grapes mixed with jelly or mayonnaise), place on a table in a dark room, and bring in blindfolded employees to take a stab at each delicatessen. For Christmas, have everyone bring dishes that are either green, red or yellow. Or even go dish or ingredient-specific have people bring in pies only, eggnog only, or thanksgiving dishes only2. Spend Christmas giving back instead of hosting the same sweater contest every yearMake an event of ringing the Salvation Army bell, adopting a child off of your local giving tree, or coming together to host a community Christmas dinner.3. Bring your kids/family/pets to workDuring the Easter season, host a Bring Your Kids to Work day and hold a scavenger hunt for the children and grandchildren of your employees. Allow all staff to participate in egg-stuffing and hiding to make the family event fun and engaging.4. Grown-up trick-or-treatWho says only kids get to enjoy candy on Halloween? Have different departments in your company have a bucket of treats to give away, and then have groups of employees take turns making the rounds, filling their own treat bags.5. Implement a gag giftstoff exchangeSet just one rule each year, such as green gifts or other themes, and have each employee bring one gift to share in white elephant style. Encourage employees to regift things they have laying around or shop second-hand for their purchases.6. Hold a gratitude partyCelebrate Thanksgiving by giving back to your community alongside your coworkers plant dollar bills in Walmart, leave encouraging notes under windshield wipers, shovel a strangers sidewalk, or go shopping to fulfill the local womens shelters grocery list7. Play a game of holiday movie triviaGather some holiday related movie trivia questions and play a good old game of trivia. This gets some friendly competition going and a chance for people to show off their movie knowledge8. Play Guess Who during your holiday celebrationsHave employees bring their baby pictures or photos of their parents and offer door prizes for those who can match the photo to the employee. Bonus points for those who bring baby pictures that match the holiday youre celebrating9. Go GeocachingGeocaching is a funan outdoor recreational activitywhere you use your phone or any GPS device to hide and discover containers called geocaches or caches at specific locations marked by coordinates all over the world. This activity could work for many different holidays (you could do it in festive outfits). What youd do is break your colleagues up into equal teams, set them up with the app, and offer prizes for the teams who find the most geocaches in the afternoon. This is a great way to team build, have fun, and get out of the same setting for a break during the warmer months.These unique and fun ideas should give holidays with your colleagues a new spin and ensure people cant wait to participate Most importantly, remember that fun events require a fun company culture. Take time to do your ho mework andresearch your future employerbefore you accept an offer to ensure youre joining a company that can benefit from your innovative ideas and engagement.This article was originally published on Kununu.com.

Workplaces, hotels see bleisure as a growing norm for business travel

Workplaces, hotels see bleisure as a growing norm for geschftsleben travelWorkplaces, hotels see bleisure as a growing norm for geschftlicher umgang travelCombining a leisure excursion withbusiness travel, also known as bleisure, is growing in popularity among corporate travelers, and whilethe trend was pioneered by millennialsas a way to save money on their short vacations, the majority of corporate travelers amongbaby boomers and Generation Xare catching on. In fact, nearly 80% of executives add leisure travel onto their business trips, according to a survey of over 3,000 director-level and above business professionals conducted bySmartBriefin 2017.As more employees are seeing the opportunity for bleisure travel as a perk, companies andhotels are acknowledging the unofficial benefit as a trend that helps provide employees with greater job satisfaction and overall happiness as it allows for a balance of work and play.Follow Ladders on FlipboardFollow Ladders magazines on Flipboard covering Happiness, Productivity, Job Satisfaction, Neuroscience, and moreWorkplaces on boardCompanies appear supportive of the new trend, allowing staff members to add leisure time to business trips, especially if the employee offers to pay for the extra lodging and expenses. Though in many cases, a company may pick up the tab forweekend travel, if it will make the work week more productive and successful.Danielle Schlowow, senior growth strategist atMultiplica, a digital agency, travels internationally for work and says that while herbei business pays for her entire work trip, she will up-sell it as an opportunity to connect with the people she met at a work event.I let them know Im having coffee with this guy, lunch with this guy and dinner with so and so, she explains, adding that this is a great way to expand her network and connect with people she otherwise would not have had time to converse with.While somemillennialsprefer to keep their bleisure travel days a secret out of f ear of looking unprofessional, those vacation days are frequently encouraged by employers.We have seen bleisure travel grow mainly because more corporations are not only allowing it, but are also embracing it, says Dave Hershberger, president ofPrestige Travel Leadersin Cincinnati, Ohio.Popular destinationsIn the US, business travelers are tacking on leisure in major cities such as San Diego, Seattle, Boston and Minneapolis. Overseas, Tokyo, Singapore, and Sydney are thetop hot spotsfor bleisure travel. Hong Kong and Melbourne are rated as the top quality destinations by corporate travelers, mostly due to the transportation systems, sense of safety and dining options.Hotels are appealing to bleisure travelers by offeringco-workingspaces that go beyond the traditional business centers.In the US, theAce Hotelin New York City features a lobby with communal tables and plenty of electrical outlets, and theVirgin Hotelin Chicago has itsVirgin Commons Club, a co-working space with a monthl y membership. TheHutton Hotelin Nashville offers writers studios and close proximity to the vibrantMusic Cityattractions.Abroad,Hobo Hotelin Stockholm advertises itself as a meeting point, a workplace, an office or just a nice place to visit and hang out.Tobacco Caye Paradisein Belize offers anoverwater bungalow co-working space.The Belizean tourism industry is fully committed to accommodating the needs of our guests, whether theyre seeking a rainforest adventure, world-class scuba diving along the Belize Barrier Reef or a relaxing overwater bungalow to finish laying out the last slides of a presentationif you must, says Karen Bevans, director of tourism at the Belize Tourism Board.Experts saybringing the family alongwhen traveling for business relieves stress because travelers can avoid the distraction of missing loved ones and focus better during meetings. Modern travel solutions, such asFreebird, likewise seek to reduce stress on travelers by taking care of ticket bookings after a missed flight or cancelation. These easy solutions and convenient apps are massively popular with frequent travelers, as business travelerstypically have3.1travel apps.Mart Tucci ofNaya Travelersays participating in bleisure travel allows people to disconnect from the stresses of business travel, really switch off and explore a new destination.A guide to bleisure travelTo take full advantage of these relaxing travel days, meetings scheduled for the beginning or end of the work week are recommended, as they provide the perfect opportunity to enjoy a city over a weekend without losing any vacation days. If an employee is looking to save money during this time, perhaps ask the employer if its possible to use their lodging rate at a hotel, which is typically cheaper than a hotels standard nightly rate. Employees should be prepared, however, to possibly pay for their own meals and hotel room once the work portion of a trip has ended.Typically following the end of summers, there is a la rge surge in bleisure travel. September sees a 15% rise in bleisure trips, while October sees an 18% boost, according toForbes.If you want to immerse into a unique culture and lifestyle, its worth investing in a travel planner that can tailor your itinerary around your preferences and time constraints, Tucci suggests.This article originally appeared on SmartBrief.You might also enjoyNew neuroscience reveals 4 rituals that will make you happyStrangers know your social class in the first seven words you say, study finds10 lessons from Benjamin Franklins daily schedule that will double your productivityThe worst mistakes you can make in an interview, according to 12 CEOs10 habits of mentally strong people

First-Time Job Seeker Knock Em#8217; Dead with Author Martin Yate

First-Time Job Seeker Knock Em8217 Dead with Author Martin Yate First-Time Job Seeker Knock Em8217 Dead with Author Martin Yate But Id worked hard for that position. After applying, I called the stores hiring manager every month only to be told sorry, we dont have anything available at this time. But I was persistent until one day, a position became available. And although I didnt realize it as a teen, years later, that characteristic would play a significant role in securing my future job in the real world.Searching for the first job- weve all been there before. And many recent and future graduates will soon find themselves in this common phase. But what are students to do when they dont know to call until something becomes available? What can those do who havent learned the necessary job seeking skills, like persistence, networking, research and resume perfecting? Well, Martin Yate has an answer (and a book) for that.Yate is the New York Times bestselling author of the Knock Em D ead series- a variation of books designed to guide you through a successful job search and vergammeln career management. His latest addition, Knock Em Dead - Job Search Strategies for First-Time Job Seekers How to Manage Your Career, Find the Right Job, and Excel in the Workplace, offers a how to specifically for first time job seekers.Recruiter.com had the opportunity to chat with Yate about his new book (the ebook is currently available on Amazon for $1.99). See what advice, tips and tricks he offered for those hoping to land their first jobs1. What led you to add a book specifically on first-time job seekers to your Knock Em Dead series?I see the career management and job search advice young grads are getting at school and college and it is out of date and entirely inadequate. My wife and I have seven young adult children between us (ranging from a Berkeley grad with double degrees to one struggling with a GED), and we see this complete inadequacy first hand. The world of work t hat this generation is entering is entirely without security, and I saw that a new approach to job search that also embraced the issues of financial survival and long-term career management issues was way overdue.2. What are some of the most common mistakes first-time job seekers make?a) That a job somehow comes as a right with graduationb) That there will always be someone there to pick up the pieces and kiss the boo-boos betterc) That crossing the final bridge into adulthood means that graduate is on his or her own and what happens in life is up to his or her effortsd) The corporate world doesnt care what you want it is about you being able to deliver what they want.e). There is no going back, you get one chance at life and this is it. Today there is less security but mora opportunity than ever before. Invest in your future and you can get what you want out of life and live it on your own terms. Get serious about managing the trajectory of your professional life learn what it take s to become successful and what you will have to do to make it happen.3. In your book you ask, Should you follow your bliss? How should first-time job seekers use their passions when job hunting?I raise the question, Should you follow your bliss? but I do not say anyone should follow their bliss, or anything like it. I believe such advice to be nave, impractical and usually hurtful advice to give a young person. Instead, I discuss the different ways you can make a successful professional life happen through a traditional professional career, as an entrepreneur and by the pursuit of your dreams. I then lay out a proven way to integrate the pursuit of any (or all) vehicles for success into an overall plan of attack for getting what you want out of life.Martin Yate4. You tell readers the sooner they start working toward their goals the better. Why is this especially true for college students set to graduate?Competition is fierce, getting a fast start out of college means getting a fast start on your career. Get a job quickly after graduation, and while many in our class are still struggling a year from now, you have a year of real-world experience- and in another 12-24 months youll be ready to make your first move and start climbing the promotional and financial ladder of success.5. What are a few dos and donts when constructing entry-level resumes?- Always have a target job title it gives you and the reader focus- (Targeted job titles) help make your resume discoverable in databases.- Focus on the skills you bring to this specific job and go after that job. Dont expect busy HR professionals to waste time thinking up great jobs for you. Its all up to you.- Include a Professional Skills section that identifies all the hard skills you posses that are relevant to the job.- In the Professional Experience section, repeat these skills in the context they were applied and developed.6. What is one of the biggest misconceptions people have about their first jobs? How can they change this?That they can start at the top. You have no experience to offer you just have youth and education and enthusiasm. You will get an entry-level job and the pay might not be that great.Dont worry, a career covers a 50-year time span. This is a marathon and not a sprint.A first job is all about getting your foot in the door and getting as much experience as you can for two or three years while you make as many professional contacts as you can. Then plan and execute your first upward strategic career move.7. Final thoughts?If you want to live life on your terms and become a success in an uncertain world, be prepared to 1) start low down the totem pole (spring break is over and life is NOT a Budweiser commercial) and 2) work your butt off for a few years while you really learn a trade/profession, simultaneously using that job as entrepreneurial on-the-job-training for the pursuit of your own dream and entrepreneurial careers.At 15, I wanted to be a writer. By the time I w as 34, Id become director of training at a publicly traded company. When I was 35, my first book was published, launching my entrepreneurial career. Secrets Strategies For First Time Job Seekers is my 16th book and Ive been my own boss, making my own hours for 28 years.A better example? Harrison Ford- the biggest box office star in history- was a finish carpenter in L.A. for years before he became the movie star we all know.

Answers to 4 Common Questions about Flexible Jobs and Job Searching

Answers to 4 Common Questions about Flexible Jobs and Job SearchingAnswers to 4 Common Questions about Flexible Jobs and Job SearchingWhen hosts webinars for job binnenseekers, we get asked some fantastic questions. We answered a total of 38 of the most common questions about job searches, resumes and titelblatt letters, how to use, and moreIn this article, were looking at the fourmost common questions about flexible jobs and job searching.To see all the other common questions and answers, check out the articles below12 Common Questions about Job Applications and Job Search HurdlesAnswers to 8 Common Questions about UsingAnswers to 3 Common Questions About Job Searching for Older WorkersAnswers to 11 Common Questions about Resumes and Cover LettersAnd if youd like to watch our previous webinars or attend an upcoming live one, check out the Job Search Webinars and Videos section on the blog.Here are 4 Common Questions about Flexible Jobs and Job Searching Remote, Freelance, Part-Time, Etc.Q What are all the different types of flexible jobs?Since 2007, has been researching and tracking the flexible job market related to remote jobs, flexible schedule jobs, part-time positions, and freelance contracts. We list flexible jobs on our site in over 55 career fieldsso there are flexible job opportunities for almost any career imaginable.Here are some specifics about the different types of flexible jobs we seeThe top career fields for remote jobs (jobs that let you work from home) includeComputer and IT,Medical and Health,Sales,Education and Training,Customer Service,Accounting and Finance, andHR and Recruiting.Common job titles for flexible and remote jobs include software developer, writer, accountant, teacher or tutor, nurse, case manager, project manager, business development, consultant, recruiter, editor, UX/UI designer, medical coder, and customer service representative.Q Who are flexible jobs best suited for?The short answer is that almost everyone can benefit fr om a flexible job. Most of us can identify with the main reasons that people seek out flexible workwork-life balance (76%), family (44%), time savings (42%), and commute stress (42%) have been the top four reported reasons people seek flexible work.But there are also specific groups of people who find flexible work especially helpful. That includes like working parents, caregivers, rural workers, people with health and disability issues, military spouses, and those who want or need to supplement their income.In fact, 61% of us have left or considered leaving a job because it did not offer flexible work options. Flexible jobs help us be healthier, reduce stress, save money, and make huge improvements to our overall quality of life.Q Is searching for a flexible job any different than searching for a traditional job?Overall, searching for a flexible or remote job is very similar to a traditional job search, but there are some key differencesWhen you apply to a job, youll still be asked to submit a resume and cover letter as an application.If you have previous flexible work experience, we highly recommend you include that in your job applications so employers know youve worked this way before.Also, highlight your best skills for the jobandfor the flexibility that it offers.People who seek remote and flexible jobs need to showcase their skills in written and verbal communication, time and task management, learning new technology, and other key areas.And finally, especially for remote jobs, be prepared to interview via a phone or video call.We cover all the ins and outs of searching for a flexible or remote job in these articles on our blogQ I cant seem to find flexible jobs with benefits like health insurance and vacation. Are there jobs with these benefits available?Yes, there are definitely flexible jobs with benefits These tend to be full-time jobs, so if youre looking for benefits, look for full-time jobs that are remote and/or have a flexible schedule, rather than part-time or freelance. However, there are some part-time employee roles that offer benefits, like these 9 Flexible Companies That Offer Part-Time Jobs with Benefits.BROWSE OPEN FLEXIBLE JOBS

New Ideas Into Entry Level Data Analyst Resume Never Before Revealed

New Ideas Into Entry Level Data Analyst Resume Never Before Revealed Entry Level Data Analyst Resume Ideas Employers generally have a great deal of resumes to check through, and they prefer short resumes they can receive all the info they should know at quick glance. A resume summary is a brief elevator pitch at the launch of a resume for a business analyst. Dont forget, your resume is only going to receive a few seconds attention, at best All headlines ought to be between 12-14 point. The aim is where you are able to specifically target the role youre applying for, and is an opportunity to summarize your data analyst skill set in 1 sentence. Dont forget to phrase your education section so that it reflects the work description. Make certain that your objective comprises the particular title for the job that you are applying. Organization is very easy, and I wont belabor the point. Data analysts collect, process and carry out statistical analyses of information. The thor ough data will help your possible employer to have a good comprehension of your worth. Applied mathematics is a wide term used to refer to the area of mathematicians who address problems in the actual world. Bear in mind that no one cares what you would like. There are lots of skills that you need to include on your resume, and they vary wildly depending on the precise type of analysis job youre pursuing. Thus, your job application should be written so it can be readily understood by somebody from outside your industry also. Much like any job, 1 way the interviewer will receive a sense of your qualifications are to ask you about your prior experience in the area. The Lost Secret of Entry Level Data Analyst Resume There are 3 levels of training that vary according to an individuals experience. The position requires candidates to get the capacity to supervise others and organize the several tasks involved with completing a project. Pick the subject of computer skills testin g youd love to concentrate on. To earn an ideal skills section, list your finest skills and the very best skills youve got from the work offer. Entry Level Data Analyst Resume Features Provide a distinctive solution for a problem prospective employers are searching to solve. Knowing about changes in business strategies, company objectives, and current events are all techniques to demonstrate that youve got business savvy along with technical chops. As the business is overwhelmed with so many distinctive data platforms and custom implementations, employers wish to find you have experience in several iterations also. On-line data entry jobs are becoming increasingly more abundant because of the web. The clerical staff in an schreibstube enables the office run smoothly by caring for the tasks that others dont have enough time to accomplish because of their own job duties. Without previous work experience, prospective employers will appear at internships (in addition to coursew ork) to decide if you may be a very good fit for their organization. Most jobs do need a simple high school education or GED. You will be able to take steps to completing your own project thats YOURS and it is possible to showcase it to employers. Marketing assistants are needed to support marketing campaigns, a few of which are web-related. Subscribe to an internet newsletter, including the Call Center Times, which not just contains relevant articles about the telephone sales industry, but will allow you to find specific work in the field so that youre able to turn into a workforce analyst (see Resources below). If youre a recruiter, you might require a Financial Analyst Job Description to fish out the perfect employees. Prove yourself in management, and you may be considering a career for a department head or vice president. Highlight keywords you might have noticed in the data analyst job description youre responding to. If youre looking for a job that you should have a re sume. When youre searching for analyst jobs, its crucial that your resume be as strong as possible. When its for a web-based job an offline job. To perform either thing, youre most likely to have to compose a letter. In the event of a company apology letter, its necessary for you to initiate the letter employing a sorry to the offended party. A cover letter will be sometimes the exact first thing an employer sees and you need to be certain you create an outstanding impression. If you realize that you are with a well-written, specialist letter, you will have much less trouble. A career for a Data Analyst generally needs a college education. Data Analysts are hired dependent on each individual employers subjective evaluation of their background, experience and abilities. They are a critical link in the organizational process of any business. They have become a crucial part of almost every industry with the development of Information Technology. The discipline of statisti cs involves the usage of mathematical practices and computers to analyze data from the fields of company and science. In order to learn whether data thats been damaged is accurate, specialized computer computer software engineers referred to as data integrity analysts study data. Furthermore, its critical to be a consumer of statistical analysis. Understand the essentials of data analysis well enough so that you are able to recommend one particular tool over the other. Data entry appears to go together with spreadsheet work 75% of the moment. Microsoft word isnt a skill in 2017. There are hundreds and hundreds of fonts on the internet today. Excel has a huge sum of functions, remember to know your way around them.

I Look Like An Engineer Bringing Your Full Self To STEM

I Look Like An Engineer Bringing Your Full Self To STEM What does an Engineer look like? ?? ?? ?? ?? Better yet, how can those interested in STEM break the current mold while launching fulfilling careers and remaining true to themselves? For Jessica Johnson and Chloe Edeal, SoftwareEngineers at Manifold, bringing their full self to work each day is key - and theyre thankful to be a part of an organization that encourages this We invite you to join Jessica and Chloe for a live *virtual* Q&A tomorrow. Youll learn?? How they broke the mold and became engineers.?? How they landed their current roles thanks to PowerToFly?? Their honest answers to all of your questions.Learn mora and join the conversation herehttp//bit.ly/2MgtVEK One of the biggest challenges in almost all industries today is achieving gender parity. Gender diversity provides huge benefits in the workplace. pWhile some industries have made significant advancements in gender dive rsity, some industries lag further behind... and the construction industry is well-known for being in the latter category. If someone says, construction workers, youll likely picture a group of men in yellow hard hats analyzing an architects plans or laying bricks on top of a scaffold. And men at work signs only help to reinforce this image.pThis stereotype is rooted in reality. When was the last time you actually spotted a woman on a construction site? Or hired a female plumber or carpenter? Your answer is most likely never. In fact, the Bureau of Labor Statisticsreports that only 3.4% of the total of 8.3 million construction employees are women.pBut the construction industry has a lot more to offer than steel-toed boots and hard hats, and it needs women to help advance the industry in this era of rapid change. Here are 5 reasons why women joining the workforce or looking to make a pivot should consider a career in construction.h21. Fuel Innovation/h2pNot only is diversity the soci ally and morally right thing to do, but it is also actually an excellent business strategy. pResearch presented in the Harvard Business Reviewshows that diverse teams develop more innovative ideas. This is further supported by a study conducted by Gallupon the performance of gender-diverse teams versus single-gender teams, which found that the difference in backgrounds and perspectives led to better business performance and problem-solving. h22. Capitalize on Demand/h2pThe construction industry is currently experiencing a labor shortage. The industry itself is booming and projected to be one of the fastest-growing industries, with total spending projected to exceed $1.45 trillion in 2023/a. However, most construction companies are unable to meet the rising demand. pAccording to the Associated General Contractors of America/a, more than 80% of contractors are experiencing difficulties filling hourly craft positions that represent the bulk of the construction workforce.pAnd demand isn t limited to individual contributor roles. Given the industry boom, there are a number of open stable and high-paying roles (any project managers out there?) waiting for the right candidateh23. Leadership Opportunities/h2pAccording to the Bureau of Labor Statistics/a, women compose only 7.7% of the total 1 million managerial positions in construction.br/pBut given the highly collaborative nature of construction work, more women in leadership roles would help drive neuheit and enhance productivity.Furthermore, as a woman in construction in a leadership position, youd have the unique opportunity to drive change for the industry and make it a more attractive option for other women.h24. High-Income Potential/h2pSalaries for many skilled positions in construction are on the rise, making a construction career a prime choice for women looking for a high-paying job,pThe 2018 Construction Craft Salary Surveyconducted by the National Center for Construction Education and Research revealed tha t salaries for many skilled craft areas are increasing. Project managers and project supervisors topped the list at $92,523 and $88,355, respectively. The next set of highest-paying jobs include those of combo welders ($71,067), instrumentation technicians ($70,080), pipe welders ($69,222), power line workers ($68,262) and industrial electricians ($67,269). Of the 32 categories of workers in the survey, 19 positions earned an average salary of $60,000 or higher.h25. Sense of accomplishment/h2p The construction industry can give employees a unique sense of achievement. Yes, the job is stressful and the work can be demanding, but nothing beats the feeling of being able to build something from the ground up. pHow many professionals in other industries can point at a school, a hospital, or a skyscraper and say I helped build that?pThe construction industry has a long way to go in combating gender bias and supporting women in the workforce, but given the current demand for workers, there s no better time to pick up a sledgehammer (figurative or literal) and smash the gender stereotypes plaguing the construction industry.