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[vc_row full_width=“stretch_row“ el_class=“dark“][vc_column][vc_column_text]Women in the tech industry account for only\u00a017%<\/a>\u00a0of the workforce and just\u00a05%<\/a>\u00a0of these positions are leadership roles. The number of women in the engineering industry is even lower, with only\u00a010%<\/a>\u00a0of professionals female. It is clear that there is more work to be done to encourage women to consider roles in these industries and to educate on the career opportunities that they hold.<\/p>\n

Tamaryn Thomson is a recent Engineering Graduate and we spoke to her to hear about her experiences in the industry so far.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row full_width=“stretch_row“ el_class=“light“][vc_column][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n

What\u00a0interested you to a career in technology?<\/strong><\/p>\n

In year 10 my high school participated in a Lego robotics competition where the purpose was to build a battery powered car. The car had to be as slow as possible by assembling gears on the vehicle in a way that produced torque rather than velocity. I had already been studying an Engineering Graphic Design course but this competition really got me interested in building things and having a more hands-on approach to tasks, as opposed to standardized tests.<\/p>\n

I also did well in Physics and Maths so once I\u2019d looked into how I could apply my passions to a hands-on environment I found engineering, and in particular Mechatronics engineering to be great inspiration.<\/p>\n

What\u00a0are you most excited about doing in your new role?<\/strong><\/p>\n

I can\u2019t wait to apply my knowledge and get involved with different departments. I have been offered a varied role, where activities will differ each day. I will be working as part of a cross-disciplinary team, applying myself to tasks in mechanical design, software,\u00a0system hardware and system testing. I love the variety of the role and the opportunity to continue to develop in a well-rounded manner.<\/p>\n

In 2018 it was reported that only 17%\u00a0of tech jobs\u00a0were\u00a0held by females, did you notice a gender in-balance during your\u00a0university studies and\/or work placements?<\/strong><\/p>\n

I think it\u2019s hard not to notice a gender in-balance, there are definitely more men in the engineering industry (and in university) but I\u2019ve never felt out of place either. The fact is that women are being accepted in these male dominated industries. I also think that young women today are being given more opportunities and are realising, as I did, how incredible and interesting\u00a0engineering is.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row full_width=“stretch_row“ el_class=“dark“][vc_column][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n

How\u00a0important\/beneficial do you think it is for people to have a mentor?<\/strong><\/p>\n

I think it depends on the person. I like the idea of a mentor as it\u2019s someone who can impart their past successes and failures to guide you in your role in the first few weeks. Equally, without a mentor, you can learn to adapt and grow quickly (in some ways) as you have to be more independent and to trust yourself to know what you\u2019re doing and be able to justify your work without relying on someone else. I\u2019m quite ambivalent on this topic. I think there are pros and cons to having a mentor and as long as the pros outweigh the cons for the individual and the company, that\u2019s what matters.<\/p>\n

What advice\u00a0would\u00a0you give\u00a0to someone who may be put off studying a tech or engineering subject at university due to the lack of senior female role models in the industry?<\/strong><\/p>\n

I\u2019d tell them to pave their own way, as so many women have done before. One woman who has truly inspired me is Dame Anita Roddick; she was a businesswoman, not an engineer. She found a unique way to do what she loved, regardless of what people around her said or how the industry was shaped. I\u2019d say become the role model you want to see inspiring younger women into the industry.<\/p>\n

If that advice didn\u2019t work, I\u2019d probably just argue\/advise that if this is a topic and industry that you\u2019re really passionate about, people will take notice. You don\u2019t need a role model to tell you who and how to be.<\/p>\n

Currently just 5% of leadership positions in tech are held by women, what career aspirations do you have?<\/strong><\/p>\n

I much prefer being in a lab and working with my hands. I\u2019m unaware of many leadership roles which will allow me to continue to do the work I love and am passionate about, without straddling\u00a0me with meetings and paperwork.\u00a0 That being said, I hope to inspire others (not just women), without entering a leadership role. My mind could be changed in the future though.<\/p>\n

My career aspirations, aren\u2019t to go as high as I can in a business but rather to effect positive change as much as I possibly can. I want to help people, through my work, and make a difference to the environment. I think those are more important than money and prestige.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row]<\/p>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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