Considering a Masters in Construction Management? Watch this FIRST! | #11

Описание: architecture, construction management, career pivot, teaching assistantships, construction tech industry, gender discrimination, career in construction, construction internships, male-dominated field, paths after architecture degree, MS in construction management, how to get teaching assistantships, construction management internships in US, day in life of construction professional, working in male-dominated construction field, construction management degree, internships for students, construction industry insights, gender discrimination at work, career change to construction, building hospitals insights


In this episode, the featured not-expert is Farheen Hussain. Farheen is a construction management technology professional at Jacobs. Starting out as an architect, she successfully pivoted into a career in construction management, where she is now making a definitive impact while challenging existing norms in a male dominated industry.

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We discuss:
What a degree in architecture entails and Farheen’s motivations to switch career tracks.
How a degree in Construction Management Technology (CMT) fulfilled Farheen's desire to build real-world structures.
The culture shocks Farheen faced when moving to the US for her Master's in CMT.
Addressing the necessary unlearning to excel in CMT academics and the importance of teaching assistantships.
Guidance on finding internships without prior professional experience and lessons learned during Farheen’s internship.
Converting internships to full-time positions in the CMT field.
A Day in the Life of a CMT professional and navigating a traditionally male-dominated industry.
Advice on handling conflicts in the workplace, including when to escalate and maintaining project continuity.

This discussion is for anyone who is considering a career in Construction Management Technology, or someone who is looking to make the switch into a career in CMT.

Resources:
Podcast Website - readysetdo.transistor.fm
Farheen's LinkedIn -   / farheen-hussain-a37953188  
Farheen's Instagram -   / farheen_hussain  

Timestamps:
(00:00:00) Intro & Background
(00:03:30) What does the study of architecture entail
(00:10:00) Path after graduation & motivations for career pivot
(00:12:10) First exposure to building real-world actualizations instead of drawings
(00:16:20) Possible paths after an undergrad in architecture
(00:19:15) Culture shock upon arrival in the US
(00:22:40) Academics deep-dive for MS in CMT in the US - unlearning
(00:26:00) What exactly does a MS in CMT entail?
(00:29:00) Importance of teaching assistantships + how to get one?
(00:31:40) Finding and doing internships - resume + networking
(00:35:18) Construction Tech industry in the US - overview
(00:38:50) First exposure to working in the US as a CMT professional
(00:42:00) Day in the life of a Construction Management professional
(00:47:30) Insider “secrets” about hospitals (learnt via building hospitals)
(00:50:20) Experience with working in a male-dominated field
(00:55:40) Dealing with conflict/gender discrimination
(00:59:20) Outro + Gratitude