I help women in STEM who have hit a ceiling in their career to develop the clarity and confidence to make the leap to the next level.
To this day, I check the bathroom situation in any interview I go to. People laugh, but it has been an issue in my early career. Particularly when I was working in a wider male-dominated industry, rather than just a male-dominated department (engineering).
Now, ok, bathrooms are (mostly) the least of our worries now. But there are other barriers, visible and invisible, stopping women in STEM progressing to the next level of their careers. It can be subtle and it can be really obvious. Either way – after 20+ years working as an engineer in everything from heavy industry like steel and defence to more modern ones like pharma and medtech, there’s very little I haven’t come across: ->That manager who appears to support you, but equally always has an excuse for not allowing you to go on that training course or take on more responsibility. ->The senior manager who always stops you in the canteen but always has an excuse for not engaging you in exciting projects. ->The colleague with less experience who always appears to be asking you to prove you know your stuff. Unfortunately, none of these are unusual or rare. It happens a lot. And I can help you deal with all of it. We can work together to ->Develop strategies to deal with constant questioning of your expertise. ->Decide how best to approach your manager with requests for training or further learning. ->How to construct your CV to highlight the right skills in the right places. ->Develop a career plan that works for you. -> Get crystal clear on what you need and want from your career ->Isolate and overcome the limiting beliefs that are holding you back from the career you want and deserve!
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Pros: The best part about working with EngineerHer is the mission-driven atmosphere. Everyone is deeply committed to empowering women in STEM fields, which creates a very positive and energizing company culture. The team is small but mighty, and there's a strong sense of camaraderie and mutual support. You really feel like you're contributing to something important, and the flexibility to work remotely is a huge plus.
Cons: As with many non-profits, resources can sometimes be stretched thin, which occasionally means processes can be a bit slower or require more hands-on coordination than in larger organizations. While there's good support, formal career progression paths aren't always clearly defined, and sometimes it's hard to balance ambitious project goals with the available capacity. More structured training would also be beneficial for newer roles.
Advice to Management: Consider formalizing career development frameworks and investing more in project management tools to streamline operations and manage workload more effectively, especially as the organization grows.
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What's the typical salary range for a software engineer at EngineerHer, and what benefits do they offer?
For software engineering roles at EngineerHer in tech hubs like San Francisco, I've seen salaries ranging from $120k to $160k annually, plus a solid benefits package including comprehensive health insurance and a competitive 401k match. They also offer performance-based bonuses which can add a nice chunk to your total compensation.
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