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Women in IT need more 'self-publicity'

13/11/2008 Women in IT need more 'self-publicity'Women in IT need to promote themselves more in order to make progress in their careers, an expert has claimed.

However, the whole culture of the IT industry needs to shift in order to attract more women into it, according to the British Computer Society (BCS).

Rebecca George, chair of the BCS women's forum, explained that, while the IT sector needs to provide more motivation for women, females should also push themselves forward more.

She stated: "Women do not seem to be as good at self-publicity. We tend to think that if we put our heads down and get on with it we will be recognised for doing a good job.

"But it does not work. If men and women in the working environment realise this then women will struggle less."

She also noted that many girls do not realise they are enjoying technology when undertaking activities such as social networking and texting.

W-Tech 2009, an event aimed solely at women in IT in the UK, is being organised by the BCS and womenintechnology.co.uk, taking place on Tuesday 3rd February 2009. To register your interest go to www.wtech-event.co.uk


Register and view the details of the next womenintechnology.co.uk networking event.
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