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How to Trailblaze a Career in the Construction Industry (as a Woman) - w/ Farheen
1 hour Posted Jun 13, 2024 at 2:22 am.
) Intro & Background
) What does the study of architecture entail
) Path after graduation & motivations for career pivot
) First exposure to building real-world actualizations instead of drawings
) Possible paths after an undergrad in architecture
) Culture shock upon arrival in the US
) Academics deep-dive for MS in CMT in the US unlearning
) What exactly does a MS in CMT entail?
) Importance of teaching assistantships + how to get one?
) Finding and doing internships resume + networking
) Construction Tech industry in the US overview
) First exposure to working in the US as a CMT professional
) Day in the life of a Construction Management professional
) Insider “secrets” about hospitals (learnt via building hospitals)
) Experience with working in a male-dominated field
) Dealing with conflict/gender discrimination
) Outro + Gratitude
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In this episode, the featured not-expert is Farheen Hussain. Farheen is a construction management technology professional at Jacobs. Starting out as an architect, she successfully pivoted into a career in construction management, where she is now making a definitive impact while challenging existing norms in a male dominated industry.
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We discuss:
- What a degree in architecture entails and Farheen’s motivations to switch career tracks.
- How a degree in Construction Management Technology (CMT) fulfilled Farheen's desire to build real-world structures.
- The culture shocks Farheen faced when moving to the US for her Master's in CMT.
- Addressing the necessary unlearning to excel in CMT academics and the importance of teaching assistantships.
- Guidance on finding internships without prior professional experience and lessons learned during Farheen’s internship.
- Converting internships to full-time positions in the CMT field.
- A Day in the Life of a CMT professional and navigating a traditionally male-dominated industry.
- Advice on handling conflicts in the workplace, including when to escalate and maintaining project continuity.
This discussion is for anyone who is considering a career in Construction Management Technology, or someone who is looking to make the switch into a career in CMT.
Resources:
Podcast Website - readysetdo.transistor.fm
Farheen's LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/farheen-hussain-a37953188/
Farheen's Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/farheen_hussain/
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