RESOURCES

Our resources will grow with our conversations. If you have any valuable advice or resources you think we should add please contact us or leave a comment at the bottom of the page! 

Women in the Workplace
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Illustration by Marysia Machulska
Stop Telling Women They Have Imposter Syndrome  
by Ruchika Tulshyan and Jodi-Ann Burey

For more check out Brene' Browns interview with
Jodi and Ruchika on "Dare to Lead" podcast ​

​TWS’s ‘Women of Wildlife’  https://www.facebook.com/TWSWomenOfWildlife/?fref=ts
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Lean In by Sheryl Sandberg- recommended by Krysten Zummo-Strong, link is to a digital e-read file for free (also checkout their website https://leanin.org/, that offered many resources for women and diversity inclusion)

Office of Personnel Management Federal Employee Viewpoint Survey, provides information on federal agencies working conditions .
Women specific reports regarding conditions in the federal government: https://www.opm.gov/fevs/reports/special-reports/

The Wildlife Society: Ethnic and Gender Diversity Working Group, provides mentorship, resources, and support to underrepresented persons in the natural sciences (https://wildlife.org/egdwg/).

Networking and Interviewing

Networking Advice

  • Put yourself out there are talk to people you don't know
  • Be strategic about which conferences you attend
  • smaller conferences can allow more personal and repetitive interactions
  • Conversations don't need to start with your science or work at all. Find anything to connect on
  • Have an online or place to point people who want to connect with you 

Description and Actions Words 

  • Respectful
  • Honest
  • Strive for quality
  • Trustworthy
  • Empathetic
  • Passionate
  • Resourceful​

NEGOTIATING SALARY AND WORK CONTRACTS 

Advice from Shannon Barber-Meyer during 2020 Panel 
  1. Salary: you can always ask for more than what they offer or advertise.  Worse case they say no.  
  2. Ask for moving expenses to be covered if you have to relocate
  3. Inquire into Signing Bonuses
  4. Discuss teleworking or work schedule flexibility  
  5. Vacation time, question how much you can get, will it increase over time (lump periods or split?) ​

Safety & Sexual Harassment 

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The Wildlife Society: # US TOO, highlighting the continuing issues for women in wildlife, offers resources (pages 30 -42) 
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Field Advice

  • Plan, plan, plan. Consider your funding, permissions, and travel plans. Anything can change at the last minute!
  • Prioritize your health. Prepare any mediations or vitamins you may need
  • Work with a supportive community
  • Develop cultural awareness. Learn to work with diversity of thoughts, opinions and beliefs
  • Be resourceful and use local resources. This may help support local communities and build project capacity.
  • Consider the stakeholders for your project and how they may be involved
  • Ask for help and guides to familiarize yourself with local environment and culture
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Advice from Dr. Devarajan 2021 Women in the Field Presentation (click image for full presentation)

Work-Life Balance

Balancing a New Baby and Your Career by Shannon Barber-Meyer


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