Why You Should Give Job References a Heads-Up

Why You Should Give Job References a Heads-UpWhy You Should Give Job References a Heads-UpChances are, at some point during your career, youve either asked for (or been asked to give) a reference. And with good reason. References are a great way to prove your bankability to a potential babo beyond what you have written on your job application. But its bedrngnis just enough to simply ask for a reference- you need to cultivate and care for your references, particularly if youre going to need them as part of an upcoming job interview. Below are a few reasons why you should always give job references a heads-up.Here are three reasons to give job references a heads-up1. It gives you a chance to assess the situation.Lets say you asked your former boss for a reference, and because you were a great worker, he gave you a glowing one.Thing is, over time, your previous boss isnt necessarily going to remember that he gave you a recommendation- or eventhat you worked for him, depending on the siz e of the company. So reaching out to your former boss before a new boss contacts him to ask about your work habits is a good idea.It allows you to assess the situation with your former boss for example, seeing if he still works with the company, and more importantly, if he still has a good professional standing and would be a good person to list as a reference.2. It gives you an opportunity to spotlight your achievements.When you reached out to your former boss to let himknow of your upcoming job interview, he was super excited for you. But when it came time to tell your boss-to-be of your past accomplishments, he was a little fuzzy on the details.He didnt remember that you were the one to implement a program that wound up saving the company a lot of money and frustration.Thats why its so important to give job references a heads-up before you put them down on your job application. It not only gives you a chance to reconnect, but to also remind your reference-giver of all your past g lories.3. It gives them time to prepare.As much as your old boss loved you, he might not love being contacted out of the blue to give a verbal reference. People like to have time to prepare their thoughts, especially if its an important issue, such as your potential new job.So out of respect for your former boss or colleague, give him a call (dont text or email) and reconnect. Then, remind him of the lovely reference that he gave you and that you are currently interviewing for X position. Let him know that a hiring manager will be contacting him within a few days to just confirm what he wrote. That way, youre being courteous to your former boss but also ensuring that hes prepared and polished when it comes time to give his verbal reference.Many hiring managers will request references from potential job candidates. Making sure you have references that are as current as possible and givingyour job references a heads-up will ensure you get an amazing reference that will hopefully get y ou the job.Readers, do you give your job references a heads-up that a potential employer might be calling them while youre job hunting? Let us know in the comments below

Your Job Search Just Got Easier

Your Job Search Just Got EasierYour Job Search Just Got EasierSimplify your job-search with the new app from Ladders.What do you do while standing 15-deep in line at Starbucks each morning? If youre like me, youre probably playing Candy Crush or scrolling through headlines on CNN. However, if youre like 75% of the American population who are either actively job seeking or open to hearing about new opportunities, you should check out this new, free app the next time youre bored in line. It wont make the line move faster, but it will certainly save you time in your job searchIts called Job Search by Ladders. In a nutshell, you provide information about your hintergrund and target job, and the minute a position is posted that fits your goals, its delivered to your smartphone. Its that simple. Whether youre actively looking for a job or just want to see what opportunities are out there, this app is a game-changer for themobile job searchas we know it.Spend less time searchingYour searchi ng days are over. While searching is crucial in a desktop job-search experience, searching on a phone feels clumsy and consumes more time than it saves. With the app, all you need to do to find job matches is provide information about your career history and areas of expertise, and the app delivers relevant job opportunities to you as soon as employers post them. The iOS developers at Ladders understand that you arent an expert in Boolean search logic, so they removed this part of the job-search equation, and now you receive better matches without all the typing.Find your competitive edgeThe next important development in the app is Scout, a tool that allows you to see the anonymous qualifications of other job seekers who already applied to positions youre viewing. By analyzing others skills, education level, salary and experience, you can get a good idea of what your chances for an interview are.Job seekers are notorious for applying to positions theyre not qualified for, and with S cout you can use this to your advantage. By viewing your competitors backgrounds, you can identify where they lack the skills recruiters require for positions. If you have behauptung skills, they could be your key to an interview. This can be highlighted in your resumes summary or cover letter to immediately draw attention to your unique candidacy.Scout also enables you to view job matches to which your competition applied. With this feature you will be matched with a broader range of positions for more job opportunities.Make connections with recruiters The final unique goal of the app is to help eliminate the black hole many job seekers find themselves in submitting resume after resume without any positive or negative feedback. If you like a job that one of the 40,000+ recruiters on Ladders posted, theyll get a heads-up that youve shown an interest in that job. Youll be emailed a link to apply to the position later, and by the time you return to this link to apply to the job, you may be surprised to see the recruiter has already reached out to you.Make better use of your time The next time you find yourself in line at the store or sitting in on a long conference call, try to make better use of that down time with Job Search by Ladders. Youre delivered jobs that you know are fresh, and even if youre a passive job seeker its worth taking a look every now and then to see what opportunities are waiting for you in the app. Who knows, your next job may find you

Trade Up to an Executive Summary

Trade Up to an Executive SummaryTrade Up to an Executive SummaryEmployers already know your goal is to get a job, so ditch the objective statement and instead write a summary that compels them to read on.Are you looking to obtain a challenging position that will facilitate your work ethic? Seeking to obtain this challenging position in, oh, lets say the music industry? Perhaps you want to win this challenging position that will utilize your expertise and education. In other words, your objective is to get a job.The recruiters and hiring managers who received your resume already knew that. Thats why you sent them your resume. Professional resume writers call this the Duh Factor.Unfortunately, its also the core of an old-fashioned objective statement.Besides being self evident, an objective statement focuses on the farthest thing from hiring managers minds your personal satisfaction. Instead of telling employers whats in it for them, youre telling them what youll get out of the deal ( a job). Thats just bad marketing. Good salespeople dont sell cars by telling customers how much fun theyll have spending the commission they sell cars by figuring out what will satisfy those customers needs and desires.The days of including an objective stating what you, as the job seeker, want in a career are long gone, said Adriana Llames, a career coach and the author of Career Sudoku 9 Ways to Win The Job Search Game . Instead, a summary statement or executive summary serves as an introduction. Its almost as if theres a colleague introducing you to the reader and talking about who you inherently are as an employee, what youre really skilled at, and what you do better than your peers.Employers reject most of the resumes they receive, and most of the recruiters and hiring managers who do the rejecting read only the first few lines of a resume, Llames said. Dont waste that precious real estate on a self-serving objective statement instead, take the initiative with an executive sum mary section that focuses on the quantifiable results of your past projects and positions, your accomplishments, and what you can offer your fhigkeit employer.A good executive summary will comprise four to six sentences that define your unique talents and demonstrate youre superior to the competition. When it works, your executive summary will grab a readers attention and carry that attention throughout the entire resume.Dont bore themLauren Milligan of ResuMAYDAY received this resume from music industry professional who came to her for help.BeforeOBJECTIVE- To obtain a challenging position in the music industry that utilizes my expertise and education.Milligan said a resume that leads with an objective like that gives her zero sense of excitement to talk to the person.Its like going to a party and meeting someone and they barely shake your hand and barely answer your questions, she said.After meeting this job seeker, however, Milligan said she quickly appreciated him and his talent s. He just loves the business behind the music and has done some quite amazing things, she said. He told me story after story after story about putting out fires caused by rock stars. Because he was there, keeping the lid on these big egos, he got invited on tours because he handled things so well. He had real talent behind him, but he wasnt putting it out initially in the objective statements he handled. Milligan was able to capture that sense of accomplishment in a new executive summary.AfterMUSIC INDUSTRY PROFESSIONAL KNOWN FOR PERFORMING BEHIND THE SCENES MIRACLES. Worked effectively with bands, record labels, managers, tour managers, publicists and venues as Production Coordinator and Booking Agent for a rock TV show and production house. Passionate about music and always on top of trends and industry news. Adept at filming concerts and interviews, and Final Cut Pro editing. Excellent at planning, coordinating, focusing on details, taking initiative, and resolving problems befo re the VIPs know problems exist.The new statement builds excitement with specifics about the music industry niches and venues where this job seeker applied his talents. Milligan added a passage about the clients Final Cut Pro editing skills to build on a strong keyword that will make the resume attractive to applicant tracking system (ATS) software that automatically parses resumes before human staffers ever view them.Assume that the first eyes on your resume will be electronic, in that your resume will very possibly be scanned by an ATS (Applicant Tracking System) application the right keywords in the executive summary will raise your ratings with the computer.Keywords are also a good way to shift the focus onto what an applicant can bring to the job in question, as opposed to what theyve brought to jobs in the past, said Mary Alice Franklin, founder of YouCanDoWhatYouLove.com.(For an in-depth look at keywords and how to find them, check out Tuning Your Resume to the Right Keyword s.)Dont confuse themSpecifics count when crafting an executive summary. Consider this example from a first responder at a crisis center and former 911 operator who wanted to become a victims advocate. She brought Milligan a vague executive summaryBeforeSelf-motivated individual with strong communication skills, providing efficient and detailed information in the law enforcement field. Excellent in problem solving, organizing, relating to people, and multi-tasking. Looking to obtain a challenging position that will facilitate my work ethic, integrity and professionalism.With the exception of including law enforcement field, this job seeker could have been applying for any job, at any level, at any company in the United States, Milligan said. The summary included nothing that told the employer who she is, what shes interested in doing, what exactly shes skilled at doing, and what shes better at doing than any other candidates.AfterNon-Profit Victims Advocate I am a Crisis Management S pecialist with formal education in Psychology, and extensive experience handling emergency situations and providing victim advocacy. I maintain a level-headed demeanor during crisis situations and am able to engage victims and their families to provide the necessary helfende hand for recovery. I also have excellent organization and communication skills, can keep necessary parties well-informed of critical situations and direct multiple resources to work as a unified team.The revamped executive summary describes this person before she walks into the interview room, Milligan said. Im not only confident that this is someone who will handle emergency situations but that shell do it not only with a level head but also with a solid background in procedure.Steer clear of boilerplate phrases such as results-oriented, hardworking, on-time and under-budget, innovative and motivated.Any of these terms can be used by any job seeker at any career level, which is why they dont impress employers, Milligan said. Theyve lost their meaning. My cute little mutt is results-oriented because he knows hell get a treat when he does a trick. Candidates have to take the time to identify how they are better and different than their peers.Dont lose themAn executive summary is just that a summary. A major mistake many professionals make is that they throw everything into the summary, said Bettina Seidman, career management coach for SEIDBET Associates Career Coaching.A good summary must be concise but give HR a reason to read further, said executive recruiter and resume writer Edward McGoldrick. Im not saying you need to give them a novel they cannot put down, but give them something they can sink their teeth into, he said.McGoldrick cited an executive summary he recently put together for a project coordinator with core strengths in lease administration for the real-estate industry. McGoldrick needed to fill the temporary position quickly his client had no time for phone screenings or fac e-to-face meetings, so the resume would make or break the candidates bid. Heres the executive summary McGoldrick createdProject Coordination ? Lease Administration ? Real EstateVersatile, bilingual professional with mora than five years of commercial real-estate operations and management experience. Keen ability to manage and evaluate lease risks as well as oversee all payable functions. Experienced in maintaining multi-million dollar, high profile property invoices as well as ensure timely and accurate payments. Outstanding hands-on leader who motivates, trains, and provides guidance to teams to ensure consistent results well beyond expectations. Organized self-motivator whos earned fast-track promotions through a proven record of achievement. Strategic problem-solver with ability to work across all levels of an organization and uncover ways to cut company costs and produce new sources of revenue.After McGoldrick presented his top three candidates, his client picked this profession al and cited the executive summary as the key determining factor.Dont miss your chanceCandidates who lack experience in a particular industry are particularly prone to sell themselves short by leading with objective statements that summarize their backgrounds but omit the transferable skills that would make them a worthy candidate for the position at hand, Franklin said. She cited a past client, a teacher applying for a position as a training supervisor.OBJECTIVEHigh School Teacher, with excellent control of student conduct, seeking a rewarding, challenging position with potential to grow in a dynamic company as their new Training Supervisor.The professional focused on his work with children instead of using an executive summary to show his transferable skills as a trainer, Franklin said.EXECUTIVE SUMMARYLooking to leverage performance analysis expertise and in-depth knowledge of behavioral studies to transition from secondary teaching profession into Training Supervisor position. I mplementation of successful rewards and incentives program reported 20% increase in above-average grade performance. Experience in tracking and analysis of trainee development and performance progress. Strong communication skills contribute to the building of collaborative relationships to benefit company objectives.

How to Negotiate a Raise or a Promotion at Your First Job

How to Negotiate a Raise or a Promotion at Your First JobHow to Negotiate a Raise or a Promotion at Your First JobNegotiating your salary can be a scary process. Use these tips to enter into negotiations fully prepared to get the compensation you deserve. Salary negotiation is a delicate give-and-take process. To master the fascinating art of negotiation, job seekers must first understand that they may have to give something up to get something better in return. Easier said than done, youre probably thinking. New grads in particular make the mistake of assuming their lack of experience cant bring them lucrative positions. Of course, theyre wrong No matter where you are in your career, here are some simple tips for how to ask for a raise for new grads or anyone can use to negotiate a raise or promotion.Have realistic expectationsFirst, lets get something straight. The era of lifetime employment that ends with a substantial retirement fund at the age of 65 is over. Todays verlottern work environment is based on gigs. Employees are often compelled to adapt and constantly learn new skills and move to different roles throughout their careers. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, 40 percent of people in todays workforce change jobs annually. Surveys show that the new generation of workers might change their jobs six to seven times between the ages of 20 and 30. Basically, this tells us that every time you switch jobs, you have more chances to bargain better salary incentives.Dont let HR intimidate you Many job seekers are terrified with Human Resources representatives. Remember, just because theyre in charge of the hiring process, doesnt mean theyre not willing to negotiate. Potential workers have one huge advantage over HR themselves. Its expensive to hire new people over and over again. The effect on morale, training time and loss of institutional knowledge may cost a company $150K to replace an employee who makes $60K per year. Thus, its a lot better to offer them a five or 10 percent raise rather than risk losing them.Keep scoreWrite down all your achievements in a notebook, and keep track of everything youve accomplished for the company youre currently working for. This should include deadlines youve met, sales youve closed, productivity youve increased, extra hours youve put in, and anything else you can think of. When its time to ask for a raise, you should be able to substantiate your claims. HR will most likely ask why you think you deserve the raise, so its important to have all the right arguments to get what you deserve.Know your worthNot many people know their worth in a business negotiation, so rather than take a chance at bargaining for themselves and leveraging their knowledge, they choose to remain quiet. It is important to discern where you stand in a company if you want to land a raise. The more valuable you are the higher chances you have to leverage that value and get a few extra perks. There are a lot of great r esources, like this one on Ladders, for you to compare your salary.Promotions are always negotiation opportunities Thats right Getting a promotion (or a raise) makes room for further negotiations. Employees (who want more and are willing to take risks) shouldnt be afraid of rejecting a first offer for extra incentives. A lot of people fail to understand that hiring managers want them to negotiate sadly, very few people do it. Why should you let this opportunity slide away, when you can make the most of it? By negotiating, you show determination and fortitude, traits that are so difficult to find in todays herunterkommen workforce.Asking for a raise or promotion at your first job can be difficult, but pays dividends in the long run. The best person to get you what you deserve is you, so give yourself credit where credit is due and show HR everything you have to offer. Your bank account will thank you later.

Wildlife Rehabilitation Training

Wildlife Rehabilitation TrainingWildlife Rehabilitation TrainingWildlife rehabilitation is a relatively new career path that is growing rapidly in popularity. Many wildlife rehabilitators choose to complete certification exams, training courses, and internships to enhance their practical skills and knowledge of the field. While certification or professional training is not required, it is mandatory that rehabilitators comply with all permit and licensing requirements in the jurisdiction where they intend to use their skills. Certification The grenzberschreitend Wildlife Rehabilitation Council (IWRC) offers the most well-known wildlife rehabilitation certification program. The Certified Wildlife Rehabilitator (CWR) designation is achieved through passage of a comprehensive written exam. The exam is open-book and consists of 50 questions drawn from a 12,000 question test bank. The format of the exam includes true/false, multiple-choice, and matching questions. The questions test th e individuals knowledge of twelve key areas natural history and behavior, handling and restraint, basic physiology, intake and triage, euthanasia, hydration and fluid therapy, thermoregulation, wound management, medications, nutrition, captive housing, and release criteria. Both web-based and classroom-based testing options are available. The exam is timed and must be completed within one hour. The testing fee is $115 per application. Certified Wildlife Rehabilitators must renew their certification every two years and complete two units of continuing education. Continuing education credits may consist of 8 hours of attendance at a conference or training event, presentation of a paper at an approved conference, or publication of a paper in a peer-reviewed wildlife journal. Training Courses Many wildlife rehabilitation training courses are offered at wildlife centers and community colleges. The International Wildlife Rehabilitation Council offers both in-person physical classes a nd online classes related to wildlife rehabilitation. Current offerings for physical classes include basic wildlife rehabilitation, pain and wound management, parasitology, and zoonoses. Physical classes are offered at many different locations across the country throughout the year. Online class offerings include oil spill volunteering, pain management, parasitology, and wound management. Course costs vary from $65 to $190, with discounted rates available for members of the IWRC. Raritan Valley Community College (in New Jersey) is an example of a community college that offers wildlife rehabilitation training courses. The Raritan Valley program consists of a five-day training course that is approved by the state teilen of Fish and Wildlife. Coursework includes species identification and anatomy, handling techniques, care, nutrition, medical procedures, licensing requirements, regulations, and more. Similar programs are offered in many other states. The National Wildlife Rehabilitator s Association (NWRA) offers a weekend wildlife medicine course for veterinary students that includes both lectures and practical labs. Students focus on topics related to medicine, surgery, and management of native wildlife species. The NWRA also offers a yearly symposium for all wildlife rehabilitators that consists of four days of intensive labs and lectures from leading professionals. St. Tiggywinkles, a British wildlife rehabilitation hospital that bills itself as the worlds busiest, offers a comprehensive training course that is approved by City Guilds. Students spend 90 percent of their time in hands-on practical learning with the animals, though classroom-based training is also offered. Two diplomas are offered Level 1 Diploma in Work-based Animal Care (8 months) and Level 2 Diploma in Work-based Animal Care (11 months). Seasonal volunteer positions are also offered. Internships There are many quality wildlife rehabilitation internship opportunities that can help student s gain valuable practical experience. Internships can be found at rehabilitation hospitals, wildlife centers, wildlife societies, and national organizations. Interns can find opportunities to focus on particular species of interest (i.e., marine mammals or birds) or work with a broader cross-section of wildlife species. Licensing Individuals and organizations must have all necessary permits and licenses (as required in their specific state or locality) to be allowed to conduct wildlife rehabilitation activities. Federal permits may also be necessary, especially if the rehabilitator intends to work with birds. All wildlife rehabilitators should be careful to determine what permits and licenses will be needed to operate their facilities legally.

The Ugly Side of Resume Awards

The Ugly Side of Resume Awards Top Resume Awards Choices Its possible for you to put achievements within this section that pertain to the job you are searching for. Keep in mind that a professional resume is a marketing tool which could open doors and make opportunities if sent to the right audience. LiveCareer has a lot of information on how best to create a fantastic Awards section. Savvy resumes are anchored by a thorough summary that enables the reader to rapidly find salient info about the applicant. Any normal activity that doesnt consist of attainment of an award, scholarship, or other means of recognition shouldnt be listed as an accomplishment because your capacity to be extraordinary has not yet been measured by means of an organization. Theres no preference between the 2 exams. The placement ought to be determined by how relevant the awards are to the position you are searching for. Admission decisions are offered via CaneLink, UMs world wide web application ma nagement portal. Employers might also be wary, so be certain to have an address that isnt off putting to what may be a stuffier, older group. Just sending out a huge mailing may not possibly be the answer. Its fast and simple to use. The accomplishments that you pick to improve your resume has to be relevant to the work vacancy youre applying to or relate in some way to the business or specific firm. If you own a group of awards from an expert organization you belong to, then you will want to keep the expert lingo to a minimum. There are hundreds and hundreds of groups you could consider joining to strengthen your resume. For instance, instead of saying, higher school student with superior grades, its much better to say, higher school student named to the honor roll three years in a row. Students with little if any work experience may also add a section discussing their involvements. The Dos and Donts of Resume Awards In addition to awards you can also incorporate profe ssional achievements on your resume. When trying to determine which civic and community awards would be great awards to put on a resume, it can help to use awards which are a yearly recognition of some type of excellence. Lets now have a look at some of the most often encountered awards to put on a resume. Be specific regarding the awards, honors, and accomplishments and steer clear of vague language. Take a look at the next guide to figure out where awards should go on a resume and the way to include them so they can positively influence your candidacy. Scores have to be available when graduate admission decisions are created. ansicht scores ought to be considered a guideline and dont guarantee admission to the applicant. Utilizing an online resume builder is a very simple and effective method of writing a winning resume which will get you through the interview stage. Employing a resume template makes it possible for you to rapidly realize this. Professional Recognition ma y be an important aspect in landing a great job. Resume Awards - Is it a Scam? In the long run, youre most likely to be caught out, which usually means you stand no possibility of finding the job. In contrast to popular opinion, acquiring an objective statement at the summit of your resume isnt necessarily to your benefit. You will need a resume to submit an application for nearly every job on Earth. Sooner or later, your resumes format is an issue of style. The New Fuss About Resume Awards For instance, if youre interested in research, mold your statement to reflect how you want to assist people throughout the present of medicine, or your desire to discover solutions to each problem. Therefore, if your student intends to work while theyre in school or simply wishes to be ready for graduation, developing a scholarship resume now gives them the framework they have to receive one ready for work applications whenever the time comes. The application can be processed only as s oon as the application fee was received. Because most applications dont demand a scholarship resume, adding one is an excellent way for students to acquire an edge. fruchtwein significantly, you should attempt to discover how research experience will enrich your upcoming career interests. Only go back further in case you have earlier experience that is immensely relevant. It is preferable to concentrate on your career achievementsif youre writing a professional resume. For some jobs, you will want to highlight certain abilities, while for others, you are going to want to demonstrate related experience. Adding academic achievements is a significant portion of the way to compose a high school resume but you only ought to include them until you have sufficient professional work experience. A measured achievement is very impressive. Add a great mixture of accomplishment statements SMART statements have a tendency to be most effective, but there are several distinct kinds of acco mplishment statements. Adding an accomplishments section to your resume is a superb method to demonstrate your best achievements and regions of expertise as they relate to the job which youre applying for.

The Negotiating Advice You Might Be Forgetting

The Negotiating Advice You Might Be Forgetting Want more ???????What can you do if you find out youre a victim of the GenderPayGap? Refinery29 shares 5 negotiating tips for when you think youre underpaid. DiversityAndInclusion CareerAdvice PTFcommunity??https//r29.co/339suxa 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 diversity, 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 socially and morally right thing to do, but it is also actually an excellent business strategy. pResearch presented in the Harvard geschftlicher umgang 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. h 22. 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 isnt 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 innovation 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 that 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 salar y 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, theres no better time to pick up a sledgehammer (figurative or literal) and smash the gender stereotypes plaguing the construction industry.