作者:兰德尔S. 汉森,Ph值. D.
There's sometimes a point in career planning when people are discouraged from following their dreams because their career choice does not fit in with traditional gender roles. Men are discouraged from careers in nursing, social work and teaching while women are discouraged from careers in technology, science and security. Men who are interested in "feminine" jobs are teased about their sexuality and women who are interested in "male" jobs are questioned as to whether they have the brains or stamina to perform.
给n all these issues, it's imperative in career planning that people—regardless of their gender—are allowed to follow their dreams and utilize their interests and skills. Career planning should not be about gender stereotyping.
和 the good news is that research shows that men and women are increasingly moving into—and succeeding in—non-traditional careers. Still, there are quite a few careers for both men and women that can be listed as non-traditional. Non-traditional careers are ones those in which fewer than 25 percent of the workforce is of one gender.
然而, job-seekers considering a non-traditional career path should weigh the pros and cons before making a final decision about whether to pursue this path.
优点
- The satisfaction of following your dream
- Receive more attention
- Your impact on society
- 对于女性来说, the pay is typically higher in careers where men dominate
- For men, you are often given positions of leadership quickly
缺点
- Lack of enough mentors in your field
- Potential negative feelings from co-workers, especially for female workers in a traditionally male career
- Potential to have little or no support from family and friends who may question your motives for entering a more challenging career—or who simply don't understand the pressures and problems you face in a non-traditional career
- 对于女性来说, some non-traditional careers impose both mental and physical challenges that may be overwhelming
If you are considering a non-traditional career, perhaps the best way to determine whether you really want to purse the career is to gather as much information as possible—and gain experience wherever possible. 缺点ider informational interviews and job shadowing with people of your own sex who are successful in their careers; it's through these activities that you can learn more about their joys and frustrations and see first-hand what a career might be like for you. 和, 当然, you should also gain experience in your career through internships, volunteering or part-time employment.
Non-Traditional Career Paths for Women
- 航空公司的飞行员
- 播音员
- 架构师
- 拍卖师
- Bellhops and Porters
- Carpenters/缺点truction Workers
- Chefs and Head Cooks
- 神职人员
- 牙医
- 电工
- 工程师
- 电影导演
- 消防队员
- Fishers, Hunters, Trappers
- Funeral Directors
- Garbage/Waste Collectors
- Groundskeepers and Gardeners
- Hospital Administrators
- 伐木工人
- 机械师
- 邮递员
- 数学家
- 力学
- 计的读者
- 验光师
- Parking Lot Attendants
- Pest Control Specialists
- Printing Press Operators
- Scientists and Science Teachers
- 保安人员
- Security and Fire System Installers
- Service Station Attendants
- Taxicab Drivers and Chauffeurs
- Tow Truck Operators
- 卡车司机
- 焊工
Non-Traditional Career Paths for Men
- 银行出纳员
- 簿记员
- 收银员
- Child Care Workers
- Clerical/Administrative Support Workers
- 美容师
- 法院记者
- Dental Assistants and Hygienists
- Elementary and Middle School Teachers
- Flight Attendants
- 发型师
- 首页 Health Aides
- 酒店职员
- 图书馆员
- Maids and Housekeepers
- 护士
- Occupational and Physical Therapists
- 接待员
- 秘书
- Sewing Machine Operators
- 社会工作者
- Speech pathologists
- Teacher Assistants