In this Category Archive, you will find all of our articles regarding Stem Careers Advice, full of advice based on our research on the latest job openings and career possibilities.
STEM careers are those referring to jobs in the fields of Science, Technology, Engineering & Maths. There are many high paying openings in these fields. We look at how to get the right qualifications and what a day in these jobs would consist of. Also, we look at how much you can expect to earn and where to be looking for these jobs.
In-depth discussions on interviewing for STEM jobs. Trying to provide as much STEM career advice and information we can for early decision making. It is good to start looking at career options from an early page. Not necessarily for early decision-making, but definitely for exposure. The best STEM career advice is to get practical experience. Shadow someone in a career of interest and see what it’s like. Get experience.
Welcome to our STEM Careers / STEM opportunities for women feature. STEM Careers / STEM opportunities for women STEM careersCareer Guide Tag, stem graduate careers Edit You are here at our Best STEM Careers for Women page. STEM careers have been a buzz word in the world of work for a while now. With STEM careers being seen as…
Inspiring answers by Verity Gill, one of the Women in STEM careers Ambassadors on her life and working as Marketing Science Director for Agencies, EMEA @ Facebook. 1. Name and Job role: Verity Gill, Marketing Science Director for Agencies, EMEA @Facebook 2. What is something about you people might not know? My first job was in government…
Maths Careers There is a wide variety of jobs that use Maths / Maths careers. For example, a data and compliance manager performs data tracking and analysis to ensure employees comply with regulations. Therefore, analytical and IT skills are also necessary for this occupation. Aircraft engineers are responsible for maintaining planes to make them ready…
Girls in Data and Pioneer launched some amazing initiatives over this summer and through the lockdown. They have been working hard at bridging the gap between commercial business problems and education. With a mission of helping girls become aware of the many opportunities in data, they created a platform to not only talk about it…
The world is evolving and we all hear the words “digital”, “technology”, “edtech” and “STEAM” more each day. In this process of drastic changes, we are sure that the jobs of the future will not be the same as today. While it is expected that 40% of the current jobs will disappear in the following…
Inspiring answers by Nora Kensington, one of our STEM Ambassadors on her life and working in Information and Data Management. Name and job role Nora Kensington, Manager Information and Data Management What is something about you people might not know? I dropped out of high school. In my teens, I identified as a member of…
Inspiring answers by Melanie Foster, one of our STEM Ambassadors on her life and working market development and the tech and maritime sectors. Name and job role Melanie Foster – Founder of a boutique market development consultancy operating in the tech and maritime sectors. What is something about you people might not know? I was…
Emily Sine tells us more about how she found purpose through her internship in the tech industry. Make sure to read to the end and support this great project. Jarred by “the virus” Wrapping up my Freshman year at Cornell University, I was thrilled to begin my internship at Amazon. I felt honoured to have…
In this era of change, new technologies are being developed quickly and occupations are increasingly specialised. As parents, we may question our ability to support young people as they start out on their career paths. Now, more than ever it is necessary for us to support our children by helping children view their career options…
Inspiring answers by Lyane Bartlett, one of our Women in STEM Ambassadors on her life and working as an Analytics manager. Name and job role. Lyane Bartlett, Analytics Manager What is something about you people might not know? I am very focused and professional at work, however little do they know I am a sucker…
Inspiring answers by Jenna Olovcic, one of our Women in STEM Ambassadors on her life and working as a Business Intelligence Developer. 1. Name and job role. Jenna Olovcic – Business Intelligence Developer 2. What is something about you people might not know? I compete in Full contact karate tournaments. 3. What are your hobbies? I…
Inspiring answers by Pauline White, one of our STEM Ambassadors on her life and working in a Real Estate Analyst career. Pauline White – Real Estate Analyst career, Zurich Ins 2. What is something about you people might not know? Despite having to do it for my job, I do not like public speaking! 3. What…
Inspiring answers by Peggy Tsai, one of our STEM Ambassadors (Data Solutions career). Peggy lets us in on her life, inspirations and working as the Vice President for Data Solutions. Name and job role. Peggy Tsai’s Data Solutions Career at BigID where I serve as the trusted data advisor to our customers. In addition, I…
Inspiring answers by Chloe Smith, one of our Ambassadors on her life and working as a data scientist. 1. Name and job role. Chloe Smith, Data Scientist at Zurich Insurance 2. What is something about you people might not know? I really love Sriracha. 3. What are your hobbies? I am a volunteer for Blind Veterans, so…
Inspiring answers by Sidra Bashir, one of our Ambassadors on her life and working as a data scientist. 1. Name and job role. Sidra Bashir, Data Scientist at Eagle Alpha 2. What is something about you people might not know? I have been lecturing at 5 different universities. 3. What are your hobbies? Hiking, Swimming and Travelling.…
Inspiring answers by Verity Gill, one of the Women in Data Ambassadors on her life and working as Marketing Science Director for Agencies, EMEA @ Facebook. 1. Name and Job role: Verity Gill, Marketing Science Director for Agencies, EMEA @Facebook 2. What is something about you people might not know? My first job was in government intelligence and…
Inspiring answers by Anthea Oon (DeSyllas), one of the Women in Data Ambassadors on her life and working as Head of Solutions at Money Dashboard. 1. Introduction Anthea Oon – Head of Solutions at Money Dashboard 2. What is something about you people might not know? What are your hobbies? About 18 months ago I took up kickboxing and…
Inspiring answers by Emma Swift, one of the Women in Data Ambassadors on her life and Enterprise Data Architect responsibilities 1. Introduction Emma Swift, Enterprise Data Architect 2. What is something about you people might not know? I enjoy looking at and creating art. I’m also a bit of a font geek! 3. What are your…
Inspiring answers by Caroline Carruthers, one of the Women in Data Ambassadors on her life and working in a Chief Data Officer job. 1. Name and job role. Caroline Carruthers – Partner & Chief Data Officer – Carruthers and Jackson In 2018, Caroline was named as one of the Top Women in Data & Technology. Prior to founding Carruthers and Jackson, Caroline worked across multiple…
Inspiring answers by Kirsty Neal, one of the Women in Data Ambassadors on her life and working in a CRM Consultant job. 1. Name & Job Role Kirsty Neal, Charity Insight and CRM Consultant 2. What is something about you people might not know? I once had a job planting Christmas trees 3. What are your…
Inspiring answers by Michelle Wong, one of the Women in Data Ambassadors on her life and working as Head of Marketing Analytics. 1. Introduction: Name and job role. Michelle Wong, Head of Marketing Analytics at Farfetch. 2. What is something about you people might not know? I grew up in South Wales. 3. What are your hobbies? …
Inspiring answers by Belle Cartwright, one of the Women in Data Ambassadors on her life and working as a Senior Data & Audience Strategy Manager. 1. Introduction: Belle Cartwright, Senior Data Strategy Manager 2. What is something about you people might not know? I was disabled for 6 years, between age 19-25 and spent the 1st two years of…
Inspiring answers by Indi Birak, one of the Women in Data Ambassadors of 2019 on her life and working as a Managing Security Consultant. 1. Introduction: Name and job role. – Indi Birak, Managing Security Consultant. 2. What is something about you people might not know? I have a red belt in Karate 3. What are your…
Inspiring answers by Anita Fernqvist, one of the Women in Data Ambassadors on her life and working as UK Chief Data Officer and Director of Operations job. 1. Introduction Anita Fernqvist, UK Chief Data Officer and Director of Operations, Zurich Insurance. 2. What is something about you people might not know? I speak 5 languages (English, French,…
Inspiring answers by Leyre Murillo Villar, one of the Women in Data Ambassadors 2019 on her life and working as a CDO Data Controller. 1. Introduction: Name and job role. Leyre Murillo Villar. CDO Data Controller. 2. What is something about you people might not know? What are your hobbies? I love music. I’m a…
Inspiring answers by Dizem OZALP SARI, one of the Women in Data Ambassadors 2019, on her life and working as a Senior Data and Machine Learning Services Manager. 1. Introduction: Dizem OZALP SARI – Senior Data and Machine Learning Services Manager at HSBC. 2. What is something about you people might not know? What are your…
Inspiring answers by Bhagya Reddy, one of the Women in Data Ambassadors 2019 on her life and working in a Principal Data Engineer job 1. Introduction: Name and job role. Bhagya Reddy, Principal Data Engineer 2. What is something about you people might not know? I never give up until I achieve and always have a plan and…
Inspiring answers by Lyndsay Weir, one of the Women in Data Ambassadors on her life and working in a Global Data Manager job. Lyndsay Weir’s Global Data Manager career 2. What is something about you people might not know? I have endometriosis, and I have been forever fortunate to be supported by some fantastic mentors, managers,…
Some very inspiring words from Louise Maynard-Atem, a Women in Data Ambassador 2019 on how she experienced her career path to being an innovation lead and working in an Innovation Lead job. 1. Name and job role. Louise Maynard-Atem; Innovation Lead – Experian 2. What is something about you people might not know? …
Inspiring answers by Dr Laura Bonnett, one of the Women in Data Ambassadors on her life and working in a Medical Statistician career. Medical Statistician Career Hello! My name is Dr Laura Bonnett and I’m a Medical Statistician. This means I help to make a positive difference to people with long-term conditions such as epilepsy…