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Women in Leadership Survey
1.
Which phase would you consider your career?
Early career
Mid-career
Later career
2.
Did you attend either of the Empowering Women sessions at the ICE Exchange 2024 or 2025?
Yes
No
3.
If yes, please share on of your takeaways from the session.
4.
What topics are important to you around Empowering Women?
5.
What gender-specific challenges have you (or a colleague) encountered in your career within the assessment industry? Select all that apply.
Lack of mentorship
Limited opportunities for advancement
Being overlooked for leadership roles
Not feeling ready for the next step in your career
Pay disparity
Work-life balance struggle
None of the above
6.
What opportunities for growth and advancement have you experienced as a woman in the assessment industry? Select all that apply.
Mentorship from senior colleagues
Leadership or management roles
Participation in high-profile projects
Access to training or professional development
Networking opportunities
None of the above
Other (please specify)
7.
How have your career goals evolved since you began your journey in the assessment industry?
8.
Have you ever hesitated to pursue a professional opportunity due to concerns about gender bias?
Yes
No
Not sure
9.
Have you ever hesitated to pursue a professional opportunity due to concerns about not being ready or not feeling qualified?
Yes
No
Not sure
10.
What risks have you taken to advance your career, and what were the outcomes?
11.
Have you found that taking risks are necessary for career advancement in this field?
Yes
No
12.
What do you believe are the key barriers preventing women from advancing to leadership roles in the assessment industry? Select all that apply.
Lack of mentorship
Lack of opportunity
Lack of confidence to apply for leadership positions
Gender bias in hiring promotions
Work-life balance challenges
Organizational culture
Other (please specify)
13.
What trends, driven by women, have you observed in the assessment industry? Select all that apply.
Inclusive assessment practices (e.g., in person and remote proctoring, language translations)
Greater representation of women on exam development teams
Holistic staff evaluations
Focus on mentorship
Focus on staff development
Other (please specify)
14.
How important are networks and mentorship in fostering career growth for women in the industry?
Extremely important
Somewhat important
Not important
15.
Have you had a mentor?
Yes, one
Yes, more than one
No
16.
If yes, what are the most important benefits you have experienced from having a mentor?
17.
How easy or difficult do you feel it is to find a mentor and why?
18.
How have you seen the role of women in the certification industry change over the years?
19.
Has your career been helped by someone other than a woman in a mentoring role?
Yes
No
20.
What advice would you give to someone other than a woman who would like to mentor women?
21.
How can organizations better support women at different stages of their careers in the assessment industry? Select all that apply.
Provide mentorship programs
Set gender diversity goals
Offer flexible work arrangements
Address gender bias in hiring
Address pay disparity
Other (please specify)
22.
What advice would you give to women entering or advancing in this field today? Select all that apply.
Actively look for career growth opportunities (e.g., internal or external job postings)
Seek mentorship and networking opportunities
Take informed risks
Take ownership of your professional development (e.g., courses, webinars, credentials)
Be your own advocate
Other (please specify)
23.
What strategies or resources have helped your overcome challenges and achieve success in your career? Select all that apply.
Mentorship and guidance
Professional development courses
Networking opportunities
Support from colleagues or peers
Other (please specify)
24.
Reflecting on your career, what are key factors that contributed to your success?