Women in Weights and Measures: The weight we all carry
If you missed the Women in Weights and Measures Subcommittee session at the 110 Annual Meeting, you missed a great session. An outstanding presentation on the use of LinkedIn was given by Samantha Foss, the Content Marketing Supervisor at Rice Lake Weighing Systems. It was a marketer’s guide to the use of LinkedIn for showcasing your professional skills whether you are looking for a new job or not. There were also tips on how to spot a real “go-getter” candidate when hiring. The presentation spoke to all generations in our industry and highlighted changes in the work culture and hiring process that are here to stay. I came away with new professional development skills to brush up on that I did not expect. I suspect all of us in attendance – women and men – came away with the similar ideas and to-do lists for our LinkedIn accounts. th The Women in Weights and Measures Subcommittee is not about advancing women’s careers because they are women. It is, however, about finding the people you can relate to in your chosen career field. It can be a forum to openly discuss gender-related issues in that field, but it’s mainly about growth. The group has evolved into a space where fostering innovative ideas and unique career-development ideas can be grown. It is a welcome addition to the usual Sunday meetings and a valuable resource for the entire membership.
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