How Identity Influenced a Brand Program Manager's Career at Grow Therapy
Early in the career, a significant difference existed in how Shannon was treated compared to male colleagues; however, this has improved in recent years. The advice given to younger professionals is to "get out" of companies that don't value them and to "interview back" to find companies that will "boost" and "empower" their careers.
Women in Business, DEI, Career Advice, Job Search Strategies, Workplace Equality
Advizer Information
Name
Job Title
Company
Undergrad
Grad Programs
Majors
Industries
Job Functions
Traits
Shannon Tremaine
Brand Program Manager
Grow Therapy
University of South Australia, 2015
Bachelor of Marketing and Communication, University of South Australia
Marketing
Healthcare, Medical & Wellness
Communication and Marketing
Worked 20+ Hours in School
Video Highlights
1. Early career experiences showed a disparity in treatment between Shannon and her male colleagues, but this has improved over the last 10 years.
2. Shannon emphasizes the importance of leaving companies that do not value their employees and seeking out organizations that prioritize diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI).
3. Shannon advises interviewing potential employers and assessing company culture to find an environment that promotes success and empowerment for women.
Transcript
As someone who identifies as a woman in business, how has that impacted how you've navigated your career?
In the early days when I first started out, there was a significant difference in how I, as a woman in an entry-level position, was treated compared to a male colleague in the same role. I think that has definitely changed in the last 10 years or so.
There are some great places that are really investing in DEI, and you feel like that difference is a lot less. But if I could speak to my younger self going through those situations, I would definitely say, "Don't stay at those places that don't value you."
If you know that they don't value you, I'd say get out. There are plenty of really great new companies that are going to not only try and give you equity and equality but really boost you and empower you. They'll put you in a position where you can succeed.
So, I would say get out there and find the great companies. Really, when you're being interviewed for a job, interview back and find the place where you're going to fit best.