What does your job consist of?
I had the opportunity to join Vulcain as a Business Manager in the Oil & Gas/Renewable Energies Division, in order to work with well-known players in these sectors of activity. My role is to wear the following 4 hats:
- Be present to existing customers and prospects by listening and being proactive in supporting their projects.
- Manage and support employees of different skills, of various ages, of various origins and of equally engaging personalities.
- Go and find future talents who will accompany us tomorrow on our clients' projects; even if our group can count on our efficient recruitment teams!
- Manage my customer portfolio to meet the expectations of the group, while maintaining customer satisfaction.
Was working at Vulcain obvious for you?
Vulcan was obvious to me from the very beginning. I will never forget this incredible feeling of trust granted, of desire for collaboration and of kindness, from the first exchanges with the operational teams and the Management. Feeling in your place, when you're not there yet, there's no better way to prove it! In addition, I was seduced by the history of the Group, its dynamism, its solidity and its ability to offer everyone all possible perspectives, while often having “carte blanche” to let their instincts and ideas speak for themselves. Indeed, Vulcain allows me today to best express the full extent of my skills and my qualities, such as the spirit of initiative, the ability to communicate, the desire to always do better, rigor, the need for a job well done, and to evolve by remaining true to myself and thus let my personality speak for itself, which makes me happy to get up every morning to come! Moreover, at Vulcain, there is no monotony in work! The missions that are given to me are diverse and rewarding. There is growth in work and for anyone who needs challenges on a daily basis, it's THE place to work!
Why did you go to an engineering school?
From an early age, I wanted to be a math teacher. My parents, both science teachers, have always inspired me and have of course lulled me into this environment. But I think that passion for science has been running in my veins since I was born! I have always been passionate, especially about mathematics. My math teacher could confirm it! In addition, I was always curious to know how the objects and devices around me worked. Over time and with the advice of my professors, I turned to preparatory classes at Grandes Ecoles and for various reasons, I chose my Engineering School, ESIEA Paris where I had the opportunity to develop my technical skills, but also my human qualities.
Why don't you think more women are considering becoming engineers?
I think it's a cultural fact. Technicality has always been the preserve of men. However, this is by no means fixed and it does not at all reflect women's lower ability to work in technical professions. In fact, things are changing. Indeed, there is a growing number of women in engineering schools. The process is ongoing and inexorable. Over time, and without being fixated, we will achieve parity between women and men in this type of profession.
What advice would you give to young women/students in engineering schools who do not yet dare to consider a career in engineering?
First of all, if I have one piece of advice to give to young women and students in engineering schools, it's to go for it, go for it! In general, they must always have confidence in themselves, never give up, rule out any feeling of inferiority that may arise... and also help each other! I have often lived in environments that are mostly male (in high school, in Preparatory classes, in Engineering Schools, in basketball,...) and I have never given importance to the fact that I am a minority, quite the contrary!
Second, choosing a career in engineering makes it possible to broaden the possibilities of professional choices. Indeed, by working in an engineering company, we are required to use technical, economic, financial and human skills. There is therefore a very wide range of professions that can be exercised by an engineer, especially since women often have excellent human qualities.
Finally, the world of engineering is changing; it is up to us to shape it with kindness so that everyone can legitimately find their place in it! For all these reasons, I will strongly encourage young women and students in engineering schools to consider a career in engineering.
