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Happy New Year all! I have applied for a position in my current company (I have been at for 10 years).

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Happy New Year all! I have applied for a position in my current company (I have been at for 10 years). This position has been filled with a man as the role leading a team of men training men. My previous position with a global gas company all I did was work with men who had the utmost respect for me. My question is this do I bring this subject up to the supervisor in my contact email or do I wait for an interview. I have had my HR interview and she is sending my resume on to the supervisor. She said it will be a quick process as they are only interviewing 3 candidates (I am one). I am perfect for the role. Any thoughts thank you!

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  1. Anonymous

    First it's never quick.

    But I would hold off highlighting the aspect of gender. Mention high ranking titles instead. Mention how closely you've work with the senior engineer or Svp On certain work projects or partnered with a lead project manager on a high profile project. Emphasis on the level of teams and project deliverables will place you in the company of accomplished men without you having to dumb it down and be literal. I would try and position myself as a high level contributor in support of important company initiatives.

  2. Naomi Is King

    Bring it up without wording it in that way. I would say something like, "With my experience and established repor within the department/company, I would love to bring a fresh perspective to the role".

  3. Anonymous

    Don't bring up gender in the conversation. Make it about your qualifications for the role and show how you have done things in the past that can translate to success in the role for the future. Perhaps after you show your qualifications from the previous company and how the trainees became successful after your work. Good luck.

  4. Anonymous

    This exactly- highlight why your the best fit, show excitement and interest and give examples of past work successes and how you would transition that to doing their role

  5. Anonymous

    I agree with others that this is about your qualifications, not your gender. Keep your track record and accomplishments at the forefront of the conversation. I wouldn't mention the gender of the co-workers or supervises either. If it is the same industry, they know that it is highly likely you were one of few women on any team.

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