QA with Judith Peeters, Operations Director, Hays Netherlands Viewpoint careers advice blog

QA with Judith Peeters, Operations Director, Hays Netherlands In this interview, Judith Peeters, Operations Director, Hays Netherlands, based in Amsterdam, shares her experience of gender diversity in the workplace, her progression into a leadership role and the Dutch survey results. What was your route to Hays? I studied neuropsychology at university and initially planned to have a clinical career using my degree. I soon realised this wasn’t what I wanted to do, and started working at Roozen Van Hoof, the recruitment company in the Netherlands which was acquired by Hays. I worked there for two years and then moved to an international B2B sales role, where I sold products to Proctor and Gamble. My next career move was to Sara Lee, I worked as a National Account Manager for the retail industry. After four years I moved to Coca Cola as a Sales Manager, this was my first leadership role. I then began working for Hays in 2007, within the Sales and Marketing sector. After four years my role changed to Regional Director and I was responsible for recruitment in the South of the Netherlands. For the last year and a half, as Operations Director, I have been responsible for the recruitment of all of the Netherlands. Tell us about your progression into a leadership role, what challenges did you face along the way? My first management position was with Coca Cola. I was younger than the people reporting into me, who had been working in sales for a long time. Being younger and female (in a male dominated sales environment) was a challenge. At the time I was trying to find my style as a manager. I found that for me it is best to be genuine, to combine honesty with empathy. My advice would be to find a managerial style that suits you, rather than trying to replicate another style of manager you have seen or had. Another challenge I faced, again relating to managerial style, was the balance of being ‘one of the boys’ but also distancing myself from my team so I was still viewed as the decision maker. This was and is more about personality rather than men vs. women. I have never viewed being a woman as a negative. The initial challenge I faced in my career was about adapting to a managerial level role but I believe that we never stop facing challenges because we never stop learning. You should remain open to change and keen to adapt, this will allow you to continue to progress. In your opinion is there a difference between how men and women progress in their careers? Yes I think there is a difference between how men and women progress in their careers, the difference in my opinion is because of circumstances and image. I think part of it is because of the image women have of themselves, an image of family life, responsibilities and abilities â€" which links to confidence. I don’t lack confidence. I believe I can do everything, which is important when in a leadership role. It also comes down to the fact that women are expected to stay at home and take care of the children, more so than men. If a woman comes back part time and works three days a week then she takes a step back in her career, which has an impact on her career path. It is important for couples to make a career plan for each other. If a plan is in place it may be that the man stays at home and it is agreed that the woman goes back to work full time to pursue her career and grow professionally. I believe women lack a career plan, or that it is not talked about enough. Have you encountered any gender specific obstacles in your career? I believe that there is a difference between how men and women work but I don’t believe these differences are obstacles. I think obstacles exist if you allow them to. Whether you are male or female it is important to make sure you are heard. If you feel less important or if you feel your opinion is less important this will be an obstacle. If you ensure your opinion is heard you will have an impact on the business you are working in and will be able to progress. Do you have any advice for female professionals who are in, or looking to work in, a leadership role? Make a plan for your career, think about where you want to go and where you want to be. Be authentic in your management style and believe in your management value. In the Netherlands, 51% of respondents said that their organisation did not have formal gender policies in place and 25% weren’t sure. What do you think are the implications of these statistics? These statistics lead me to believe gender diversity policies do not exist in businesses. Or if they are they are not being spoken about, which makes me think they are not working. Access policy is important, it is vital that companies have a diverse range of professionals within the company at a junior level. What you see, especially in Holland, is that there is diversity in top levels but less in junior roles, which will cause problems in the future. The implication of these statistics is that it is important to have diversity within all levels of companies. However, out of the respondents who said their organisation had formal gender policies in place, 83% feel they are adhered to well/fairly well. This implies that gender policies are valued in companies that have them. Is this something you agree with? These statistics show that if companies have gender diversity policies in place they work and work well. This makes it even more important to ensure gender policies are adopted and implemented by organisations. Globally, 48% of women do not think they have the same career opportunities as men. In the Netherlands only 42% of females do not think they have the same career opportunities as men. What do you think about this? Cultural differences are an important factor in how career opportunities are perceived by men and women. I think that in Holland we are quite forward thinking about a lot of things, so I am not surprised that we are a bit further along and that more women in Holland feel they have equal career opportunities compared to women globally. Demographically we are an ageing population and an ageing workforce. There are more opportunities for women to step in and pursue their career after having a family because they still have a relatively long career path ahead of them. I think that this is where demography has an impact on the market. 58% of female Dutch respondents believe there is equal pay between genders, compared to 81% of male Dutch respondents. Is this an expected trend? These statistics are realistic. I’ve read that 3 out of 10 women in Holland earn less than men in comparable positions. This is something that men are less aware of, which is logical. I believe in taking ownership of things, just like a man you have to be able to ask what is right for you. A man will think ‘I am valuable’. A woman may think in terms of consequences and empathy, so if the company she works for isn’t doing very well she may think ‘why should I ask for more money’. Dutch respondents under the age of 25 are less likely to think there is unequal pay between genders. Is this a trend you agree with? In Holland, when you begin your career as a young person, you see that there is much more equality between men and women. We see an increase in women obtaining a technical education and the implication here is that women are becoming better educated. This will have an impact on their career path and opportunities. This feeling of equality between the sexes also relates back to our ageing workforce. For older generations there is a perceived ‘bigger gap’ between men and women but this is not the case now as our culture continues to change and is influenced by new generations. Globally respondents (both male and female) believe that allowing more flexible working practices and changes in workplace culture through education across the business, will have the biggest impact on diversity in the workplace. What do you think about this? I think flexible working is dependent on the mind-set of a country. ‘It doesn’t matter where/when you are at work as long as you do your job’, this mentality is prevalent in Holland and still progressing. So yes I agree that flexible working hours will have a positive impact on the diversity of a workforce. Access policy is also important for diversity, it is vital for companies to have a diverse workforce across all levels.   Career planning is significant for women as well as challenging the belief that you have to be at home to be a good mother. Thinking about your career path and trying not to create a glass ceiling for yourself will help you progress. Hays Global Gender Diversity Report 2016 from Hays

10 ways ridiculously successful people think differently

10 different ways absurdly fruitful individuals think in an unexpected way 10 different ways strangely effective individuals think in an unexpected way Fruitful individuals originate from varying backgrounds, yet they all make them thing in like manner: where others see impervious obstructions, they see difficulties to grasp and hindrances to overcome.Their trust even with difficulty is driven by their capacity to relinquish the cynicism that holds such a large number of in any case reasonable individuals back.Obstacles don't hinder the way; they are the path.This point of view encourages effective individuals to think contrastingly to every other person, which is significant, supposing that you think like every other person, regardless of how shrewd or experienced you are, you'll hit a similar roof. By breaking new ground and running contrary to the natural order of things, fruitful individuals ascend over their limitations.We all ability significant it is to move toward issues with radical positive thinking and inventiveness, yet this is actually quite difficult. In an examination directed at Adobe, 96% of representatives recogniz ed inventiveness as basic to their prosperity, both as far as their salary and the worth they bring to the world. In addition, 78% wished they were equipped for speculation in an unexpected way, accepting that they would advance through their vocations all the more rapidly in the event that they did.Too regularly we quality inventive and extraordinary thinking to normal, inborn attributes that have a place just with the fortunate. Truly you can concentrate how strangely effective individuals think and fuse their methodology into your repertoire.They're confidentIf just we was aware of all the extraordinary thoughts that never happened as expected in light of the fact that individuals came up short on the certainty to place them vigorously. Effective individuals certainly follow up on their thoughts, since they realize that a bombed thought isn't an impression of their capacity; rather, they consider it to be a superb learning opportunity.They're composedUltra-fruitful individuals ar e formed, on the grounds that they continually screen their feelings and get them and they utilize this information at the time to respond with poise to testing circumstances. At the point when things go downhill, they are perseveringly quiet and frustratingly content (disappointing to the individuals who aren't, at any rate). They realize that regardless of how fortunate or unfortunate things get, everything changes with time. Everything they can do is to adjust and change in accordance with remain glad and in control.They're honestSuper-fruitful individuals believe that genuineness and respectability, however difficult now and again, consistently turn out to be a good thing over the long haul. They realize that genuineness takes into consideration certified associations with individuals and that lying consistently returns to haunt you at long last. Indeed, a Notre Dame study demonstrated that individuals who regularly lied experienced more psychological wellness issues than their progressively legit counterparts.They search out little victoriesSuccessful individuals like to challenge themselves and to contend, in any event, when their endeavors yield just little triumphs. Little triumphs construct new androgen receptors in the regions of the cerebrum answerable for remuneration and inspiration. This expansion in androgen receptors improves the impact of testosterone, which further builds their certainty and enthusiasm to handle difficulties. At the point when you accomplish a progression of little triumphs, the lift in your certainty can keep going for months.They're consistently learningSuper-fruitful individuals frequently know more than others do, on the grounds that they're continually attempting to learn. They promise to continually develop, and they fill each extra second with self-training. They don't do this since it's the correct activity; they do it since it's their obsession. They're continually searching for chances to improve and new things to f ind out about themselves and their general surroundings. Rather than surrendering to their dread of looking inept, really remarkable individuals simply pose the inquiries at the forefront of their thoughts, since they would prefer to gain some new useful knowledge than show up smart.They open themselves to an assortment of peopleThere's no simpler method to figure out how to think uniquely in contrast to investing energy with somebody whose qualities are your shortcomings or whose thoughts are profoundly not quite the same as your own. This presentation starts new thoughts and makes you balanced. This is the reason we see such a large number of incredible organizations with fellow benefactors who remain as a glaring difference to one another. Steve Jobs and Steve Wozniak from Apple were a prime model. Neither could have prevailing without the other.They keep an open mindExposing yourself to an assortment of individuals is pointless in the event that you invest that energy contradict ing them and ameliorating yourself with your own sentiments. Effective individuals perceive that each point of view gives a chance to development. You have to rehearse compassion by placing yourself in the other individual's shoes with the goal that you can see how their point of view bodes well (in any event, to them). An incredible method to keep a receptive outlook is to attempt to gather at any rate one intriguing or valuable thing from each discussion you have.They're fearlessFear is just a waiting feeling that is filled by your imagination. Danger is genuine. Peril is the awkward surge of adrenaline you get when you nearly step before a transport; dread is a decision. Outstanding individuals know this better than anybody does, so they flip dread on its head. Rather than letting dread assume control over, they're dependent on the euphoric inclination they get from overcoming their fears.They transform repetitive errands into gamesEvery work involves some level of dreariness. Fo r a great many people, dreariness prompts messy, hurried work. Just the best individuals discover approaches to make the monotonous fascinating. By transforming repetitive work into a game, they challenge themselves and produce top notch work, making things intriguing in the process.They think ambitiously however stay groundedSuccessful individuals go after the apparently inconceivable, yet they do as such in a way that is noteworthy and reasonable. While you may not know precisely how you will accomplish your fantasy, you have to gain ground regardless of how little the means. For instance, Elon Musk's objective at SpacEx is to Involve Mars. While this is a major dream, Musk keeps it reasonable by participating in standard advances that, sometime in the future, may get him there. SpacEx simply handled a rocket upstanding on a vessel in the sea unexpectedly. It's a long ways from colonizing Mars, yet it's a fundamental advance in the process.Bringing it all togetherThe above practic es can make any of us increasingly fruitful in the event that we use them consistently. Check out them, and see where they take you.Travis Bradberry is the co-creator of Emotional Intelligence 2.0 and the prime supporter of TalentSmart. This article initially showed up at LinkedIn. 10 different ways absurdly effective individuals think in an unexpected way Fruitful individuals originate from varying backgrounds, yet they all make them thing in like manner: where others see impervious obstructions, they see difficulties to grasp and deterrents to overcome.Their trust notwithstanding difficulty is driven by their capacity to relinquish the pessimism that holds such a large number of in any case reasonable individuals back.Obstacles don't hinder the way; they are the path.This point of view encourages effective individuals to think contrastingly to every other person, which is significant, supposing that you think like every other person, regardless of how shrewd or experienced you are, you'll hit a similar roof. By considering new ideas and running contrary to the natural order of things, fruitful individuals ascend over their limitations.We all skill significant it is to move toward issues with radical confidence and inventiveness, yet this is more difficult than one might expect. In an investigation directed at Adobe, 96% of workers re cognized inventiveness as basic to their prosperity, both regarding their pay and the worth they bring to the world. Also, 78% wished they were equipped for deduction in an unexpected way, accepting that they would advance through their vocations all the more rapidly on the off chance that they did.Too regularly we trait innovative and extraordinary thinking to normal, inborn qualities that have a place just with the fortunate. Actually you can concentrate how absurdly effective individuals think and fuse their methodology into your repertoire.They're confidentIf just we was aware of all the extraordinary thoughts that never happened as intended in light of the fact that individuals did not have the certainty to place them without hesitation. Fruitful individuals unhesitatingly follow up on their thoughts, since they realize that a bombed thought isn't an impression of their capacity; rather, they consider it to be a magnificent learning opportunity.They're composedUltra-effective i ndividuals are created, in light of the fact that they continually screen their feelings and get them and they utilize this information at the time to respond with discretion to testing circumstances. At the point when things go downhill, they are relentlessly quiet and frustratingly content (baffling to the individuals who aren't, at any rate). They realize that regardless of how positive or negative things get, everything changes with time. Everything they can do is to adjust and conform to remain glad and in control.They're honestSuper-fruitful individuals believe that trustworthiness and respectability, however excruciating on occasion, consistently turn out to be a good thing over the long haul. They realize that trustworthiness takes into consideration certified associations with individuals and that lying consistently causes issues down the road for you at long last. Actually, a Notre Dame study demonstrated that individuals who frequently lied experienced more emotional well -being issues than their increasingly legit counterparts.They search out little victoriesSuccessful individuals like to challenge themselves and to contend, in any event, when their endeavors yield just little triumphs. Little triumphs fabricate new androgen receptors in the regions of the cerebrum answerable for remuneration and inspiration. This expansion in androgen receptors improves the impact of testosterone, which further expands their certainty and enthusiasm to handle difficulties. At the point when you accomplish a progression of little triumphs, the lift in your certainty can keep going for months.They're consistently learningSuper-effective individuals regularly know more than others do, in light of the fact that they're continually attempting to learn. They promise to continually develop, and they fill each extra second with self-instruction. They

Working at Carvana

Working at Carvana Searching for a vocation that develops and bolsters creative thoughts, fellowship, and a culture of minding among its employees?Look no farther than Carvana!Click here to see every single accessible open door at Carvana and remember to press 'Follow' to get custom occupation matches, occasion solicitations and that's only the tip of the iceberg! Perhaps the greatest test in practically all enterprises today is accomplishing sex equality. Sexual orientation assorted variety gives tremendous advantages in the working environment. pWhile a few businesses have made critical progressions in sexual orientation assorted variety, a few ventures linger further behind... what's more, the development business is notable for being in the last classification. In the event that somebody says, development laborers, youll likely picture a gathering of men dressed in yellow hard caps examining a designers plans or laying blocks on a framework. Also, men at work signs just assistance to strengthen this picture. pThis generalization is established in all actuality. When was the last time you really detected a lady on a building site? Or on the other hand employed a female handyman or craftsman? Your answer is doubtlessly never. Truth be told, the Bureau of Labor Statisticsreports that lone 3.4% of the aggregate of 8.3 million development representatives are ladies. pBut the development business has significantly more to offer than steel-toed boots and hard caps, and it needs ladies to help advance the business in this time of fast change. Here are 5 reasons why ladies joining the workforce or hoping to make a rotate ought to consider a profession in construction.h21. Fuel Innovation/h2pNot just is decent variety the socially and ethically right activity, however it is likewise really a phenomenal business system. pResearch introduced in the Harvard Business Reviewshows that different groups grow increasingly creative thoughts. This is additionally bolstered by an examination led by Gallupon the presentation of sex various groups versus single-sexual orientation groups, which found that the distinction in foundations and points of view prompted better business execution and critical thinking. h22. Profit by Demand/h2pThe development industry is presently encountering a work deficiency. The business itself is blasting and anticipated to be one of the quickest developing ventures, with all out spending anticipated to surpass $1.45 trillion out of 2023/a. Be that as it may, most development organizations can't satisfy the rising need. pAccording to the Associated General Contractors of America/an, over 80% of temporary workers are encountering challenges filling hourly art places that speak to the majority of the development workforce.pAnd request isnt restricted to singular benefactor jobs. Given the business blast, there are various open steady and lucrative jobs (any task directors out there?) sitting tight for the privilege candidate!h23. Administration Opportunities/h2pAccording to the Bureau of Labor Statistics/a, ladies make just 7.7% out of the all out 1 million administrative situations in construction.br/ pBut given the profoundly synergistic nature of development work, more ladies in influential positions would help drive advancement and improve productivity.Furthermore, as a lady in development in an authority position, youd have the one of a kind chance to drive change for the business and make it a progressively alluring choice for other women.h24. High-Income Potential/h2pSalaries for some talented situations in development are on the ascent, settling on a development profession a prime decision for ladies searching for a lucrative occupation, pThe 2018 Construction Craft Salary Surveyconducted by the National Center for Construction Education and Research uncovered that pay rates for some talented specialty regions are expanding. Task chiefs and venture directors beat the rundown at $92,523 and $88,355, separately. The following arrangement of most lucrative employments incorporate those of combo welders ($71,067), instrumentation professionals ($70,080), pipe welders ($69,222), power line laborers ($68,262) and mechanical circuit repairmen ($67,269). Of the 32 classes of laborers in the review, 19 positions earned a normal pay of $60,000 or higher.h25. Feeling of achievement/h2p The development business can give workers an interesting feeling of accomplishment. Indeed, the activity is upsetting and the work can be requesting, however nothing beats the sentiment of having the option to assemble something from the beginning. pHow numerous experts in different businesses can point at a school, a medical clinic, or a high rise and state I helped construct that? pThe development industry has far to go in fighting sex predisposition and supporting ladies in the workforce, yet given the present interest for laborers, theres no better an ideal opportunity to get a heavy hammer (non-literal or exacting) and crush the sexual orientation generalizations tormenting the development business.

Preparing for a Career Fair - Copeland Coaching

Preparing for a Career Fair Career fairs are one of my favorite things. You read that right. I really love them. They make my heart pound. I fill with the excitement of possibilities. A career fair can be a fantastic way to connect directly to the internal HR recruiters at your favorite companies. Worst case scenario, youve made new contacts that may not immediately go anywhere. Best case, you start a chain of interviews that lead to a great new career. Great news! Theres a fair thats just around the corner for those in Memphis. The Multicultural Career Expo will be held on Sunday, April 12th. The event is from NOON to 5:00 PM at Hilton Memphis. The career expo’s mission is to provide a comprehensive platform for all cultures to achieve their career goals and contribute to a greater Memphis. The event is co-hosted by founding organization ContigoCreative, Think Inspired, and Copeland Coaching. Over 40 companies will be represented at the Multicultural Career Expo. There will also be a diverse group of industries there, including healthcare, financial services, travel, logistics, higher education, and non-profit. The event is free and open to the public. Both full time job and internship seekers are encouraged to attend. To learn more, and to register online, visit the Multicultural Career Expo website at www.CareerExpoMemphis.com. But, before attending the career expo, youll want to get ready. Here are tips to help you prepare: Your resume Update your resume with your most recent experience, awards, and education. Print and bring many copies to give away to recruiters. Business cards If you dont have them already, nows the time to order some. At a minimum, they should include your name, phone number, and e-mail address. For a quick turnaround, check with FedEx.com. Attire Professional attire is your best bet at any career fair. Plan to wear a suit, and shine your shoes. Keep makeup, jewelry, and hairstyles to a minimum. You want to keep the attention on your skills, not your outfit. Perfect your pitch Practice answering the question tell me about yourself. Be ready to talk about your professional strengths, and what youre looking for. This is a critical part of success at the expo. Do your homework Research the more than 40 companies that will attend the expo. Look for job openings, and come up with a game plan for the day of the event. I hope these tips have helped you. Visit CopelandCoaching.com to find more tips to improve your job search. If I can be of assistance to you, dont hesitate to reach out to me here. Also, be sure to subscribe to my Copeland Coaching Podcast on Apple Podcasts and Stitcher where I discuss career advice every Tuesday! If youve already heard the podcast and enjoy it, please consider leaving a review in Apple Podcasts or Stitcher. Happy hunting! Angela Copeland @CopelandCoach