5 Career Fields for Women to Break into this Year
While women have made great strides in the past few years by entering typically male-dominated fields, a few still need more females to join the force. They provide great, exciting opportunities. Here are five fields that women should consider this year!
Piloting
According to NPR, only 7% of pilots are women! Companies like United Airlines are working on multiplying that number, offering more affordable ways to attend flight school and obtain your license. With companies making an effort to make a career in piloting more attainable for women (and people of color), it is clear that they are trying to broaden and diversify. Become a part of it!
Architecture
How often do you hear of the work of female architects? Chances are that the answer is RARELY. You can help to change that! If you are interested in design, architecture may be for you. You can enhance our cities and towns.
Upper-Level Finance
Though there are actually more females than males in finance and banking as a whole, there are few women in senior positions. Navigating your way to the top in finance can be difficult when you have few examples of people like you to look to for guidance. Companies like Ellevest and business schools like Meredith College work to provide women with resources that will make them successful in the field. Tap into these resources and climb to the top!
Construction
Currently at 14%, the space women take up in construction is on the rise. Now is the time to join! With roles from Purchasing Administrator to Project Manager, there are many pathways to take in construction. Organizations like the National Association of Women in Construction seek to support and gather women in the field to provide them with resources to bolster their success.
IT
Information Technology remains a male-dominated field. It is time to bring more women into Tech! Organizations like Women in Tech work to empower women in Tech/looking to enter into Tech. It is important that women and girls see people like them in roles that they desire. Joining Tech can be intimidating, but it will be worth it for your professional growth!
Entering into a field with few people like you can be intimidating. Seek support systems that want you to grow in your profession and break down those barriers!
