Trends for Women in Finishing
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Trends for Women in Finishing
Monica Morgan
Talent #1 driver of manufacturing competitiveness
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• Interviews with CEOs, CTOs, university presidents, national lab leaders, and labor leaders
• Insights from 1,000s of senior executives worldwide
• Surveys of average Americans on perception of industry and technology
Executives around the world rank “talent” as the top driver of manufacturing competitiveness
84% of the executives agree there is a talent shortage in U.S. manufacturing
2 million jobs are expected to go unfilled due to the skills gap in the next decade
82% of the manufacturing executives believe the skills gap will impact their ability to meet customer demand
Sources include: Deloitte Global Manufacturing Competitiveness Index Study 2016, Deloitte Manufacturing Skills Gap Study
Key ‘talent’ related insights
Highlights from global manufacturing competitiveness research:
However, manufacturing suffers from talent shortage
The lay of the land: The state of women in manufacturing
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Increasing Women in Manufacturing
only 29%of the manufacturing workforce and
less than 5% of skilled trades such as welders and millwrights
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Research shows gender diversity improves bottom-line results through improved ability to innovate, higher return on equity (ROE) and increased profitability
Fortune 500 companies with high percentages of women officers had a 35%higher return on equity and a 34% higher total return than companies with fewer women executives
Collective intelligence studies show teams mixed with men and women make better, smarter decisions. Safety Productivity Skills
Women signify a vast talent pool, but are underrepresented within manufacturing
What top executives say; Leadership Perspectives
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Employee diversity makes good business sense
The path forwardRecognize any efforts to address gender gaps need to incorporate men, the dominant group
Identify role models in the organization, leverage mentorship and sponsorship programs, and have confidence in one’s own abilities
Identify the gaps between expectations and workplace reality, set clear expectations
Increase visibility of women leaders
Attract certified / degreed people early because once they come, they stay
Pay attention to the “group in the middle”
Both men and women leaders in manufacturing were consistent in their views on gender diversity
TBD
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When women are among leaders in organizations, there is a wider lens ofstrategic thinking; groups/divisions canweather problems and issues better, andcan identify innovative solutions faster.
Executive interviewee
Several Different Avenues for Finding Jobs
Classic Search Engines – Indeed, Monster, CareerBuilder
Agencies – Temporary and Permanent Placement
Company Websites – Register for Job Notifications
Network – LinkedIn, Employer Groups, Local Networking Groups, Mentors
Headhunters
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For the vast majority of jobseekers, a large and strong network of contacts — people who know you and want to help you uncover job leads —results in more job opportunities. Networking – in person and online – is essential to your success in your job search.
Found them, now what?
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No need to recreate the wheel…tons of examples online
Use a template
Quantify Accomplishments
Most Important and Relevant Accomplishments first
Include Keywords
ATTN to Detail!
Questions, Question, Questions……
Research the Company
Practice Makes Perfect
Arrive Early, Take a Few Deep Breaths
Have 2-3 Examples of Accomplishments
It’s Always better to be Overdressed than Underdressed
Be Prepared to ASK Questions
Lastly, Shine like the Diamond You Are!
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Hard Skills - Help get you the Interview
Specific, teachable abilities that can be DEFINED and MEASURED, such as typing, math, reading, education, technical skills, and work experience
Soft Skills – Help you get and keep the Job
“Personal attributes that enable someone to interact effectively and harmoniously with other people”
Less tangible and harder to quantify, these are valuable across organizations, industries, job titles AND your personal life.
Soft Skills can be learned
Differentiator during the interview process
What’s the difference between Hard Skills and Soft Skills?
How do these show up in an
interview?
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Which ones are the most Important?
Leadership Skills
Positive Attitude
Team Player
Communication Skills
Problem Solving
Work Ethic
What can we learn?
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Positive Attitude
A mental attitude that helps you see and recognize opportunities
Assumes the best in people
Liquid Sunshine
Focuses on the bright side
2019 Word of the Year
“Optimism is a happiness magnet. If you stay positive, good things and good people will be drawn to you.”– Mary Lou Retton
Interview Tips -SmileBody LanguageStrong handshakeFriendlyWork your positivity into one of the examples you give
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Leadership Skills
Ability to Lead others formally or informally
Influencing & Motivating others
Cultivate relationships and Influence up, down, and across the organization
Help create the desired culture
Interview Tips –Leading a fundraising eventLeading a project or teamGive an example of not being the leader but influencing the team to a desired outcome
“Leadership is hard to define, and good leadership even harder. But if you can get people to follow you to the ends of the earth, you are a great leader” – Indra Nooyi (CEO of PepsiCo)
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Team Player
Most jobs involve people…coworkers, supervisors, customers, etc
Working harmoniously with others to accomplish goals
Always ready to help
Communicates and shares openly
Reliable
“Alone we can do so little; together we can do so much” – Helen Keller
Interview Tips –Examples of working in teams, especially difficult teams or team membersExample when you took an unclear directive and helped the team achieve the goal
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Communication Skills
Verbal – speak clearly and concisely
Nonverbal – Body Language, facial expressions
Listening – Listening to understand not respond
Written – Grammar, spelling, typos
Interview Tips –Resume accuracy! Have 2 – 3 examples you want to use, make sure they are clear and concisePractice interview with a friend and ask for feedback on body languageListen to understand the question so you can respond appropriately
“If you can speak about what you care about to a person you disagree with without denigrating or insulting them, then you may actually be heard, and you might even change their mind.” - Amy Poehler
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Problem Solving / Solution Oriented / Continuous Improvement Mindset
Use your experience, knowledge and research to solve problems
Come with solutions, not just problems
Always looking for a better / more efficient / easier way of doing things
“Learn to reframe those things that appear to be problems into those things that give you an opportunity instead.” Catherine Pulsifer
Interview Tips –Have examples where you’ve found a solution to something others didn’t even know was a problemNo work history yet – Give an example in your personal life where you’ve made changes to increase efficiencyPart of a team that wasn’t working well? What did you do?
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Work Ethic
Go the extra mile to show you’re committed
Be on time, Ready to work
Meet deadlines
Double check your work
Most leaders do NOT like to micromanage
"Opportunities are usually disguised as hard work, so most people don't recognize them." ― Ann Landers
Interview Tips –Tough deadlines you met with accuracy Example of taking initiative without being askedSchool Attendance
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