Almost three in four (72%) women between the ages of 16 and 27 in Britain consider working in tech to be prestigious but are far less likely than men to pursue a career in the sector, according to new research by HelloFresh, the world’s leading meal kit company and integrated food solutions group. The survey of 1,000 young people by HelloFresh and Kantar highlights a need for more representation from women, better training and information, with the prevailing perception that it is a male-dominated industry.
Women between the ages of 16 and 27 report seeing a role in technology as desirable, citing good job prospects (63%), great benefits and perks (50%) and the potential to have a positive impact on society (29%). Despite recognizing the strengths of the sector, only 19% of those surveyed said they were likely to pursue a career in the sector with only 6% of those saying they were ‘very likely’. That compares with 28% of male respondents who said they were likely to pursue a career in the sector with 14% of those saying it was ‘very likely’.
Surprisingly, despite being no older than 27, one in five of those surveyed believe they are too old to switch into a career in tech (19.3%). When asked about their perception of the sector, 77% of women still consider it to be male-dominated (compared to 59% of men). Almost half (49%) of women aged 16-27 believe more women in leadership roles would encourage them to enter the sector, and 45% want to see more role models.
Women are also more likely than men to believe they don’t have the right skill set (55% vs 31%). This uncertainty around starting a tech career is also reflected in the finding that 32% of women who are discounting a career in technology mention that they don’t have enough information about the sector.
Continue reading: https://techround.co.uk/tech/women-under-30-consider-working-in-tech-prestigious/
Women between the ages of 16 and 27 report seeing a role in technology as desirable, citing good job prospects (63%), great benefits and perks (50%) and the potential to have a positive impact on society (29%). Despite recognizing the strengths of the sector, only 19% of those surveyed said they were likely to pursue a career in the sector with only 6% of those saying they were ‘very likely’. That compares with 28% of male respondents who said they were likely to pursue a career in the sector with 14% of those saying it was ‘very likely’.
Surprisingly, despite being no older than 27, one in five of those surveyed believe they are too old to switch into a career in tech (19.3%). When asked about their perception of the sector, 77% of women still consider it to be male-dominated (compared to 59% of men). Almost half (49%) of women aged 16-27 believe more women in leadership roles would encourage them to enter the sector, and 45% want to see more role models.
Women are also more likely than men to believe they don’t have the right skill set (55% vs 31%). This uncertainty around starting a tech career is also reflected in the finding that 32% of women who are discounting a career in technology mention that they don’t have enough information about the sector.
Continue reading: https://techround.co.uk/tech/women-under-30-consider-working-in-tech-prestigious/
