EDITOR ’ S QUESTION
NATALIE MEAD , VICE PRESIDENT , APJ SALES
ENGINEERING , SNOWFLAKE
Women typically do not apply for leadership positions in STEM fields due to the overwhelming need to meet every requirement listed in job descriptions .
When I ’ m building my team at Snowflake , I look for candidates that are looking for a challenge , eager , have transferable skills , are critical thinkers and demonstrate learning ability .
Despite this , studies show that female applicants have a higher likelihood of being hired , especially for stretch roles . It is highly important to build a supportive network of like-minded women in the industry . Being a woman in the technology industry requires finding a tribe of like-minded women who are passionate about change and innovation .
Being privileged to work in a leadership position , I work actively to mentor women across the business to make sure diverse opinions and perspectives are part of the team . As the diversity of mentors , role models and leaders within the technology industry adjusts , the talent pool expands , paving the way for future generations of women and girls .
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