Women in IT: Rebecca Dorries

06.03.2006

What range of job opportunities will the airline industry offer you? I have only been working a little over a month at Qantas, so it's hard to answer this question. However, after talking to lots of different people, and the other graduates, IT is used in both operational and commercial areas of the airline. So there is a vast range of possibilities.

How do you see yourself as suited for role in IT? I have a thirst for knowledge but I don't want to be an expert in one area. I want to have knowledge in lots of different area s.I also like to be up to date. Technology changes so fast, so I enjoy the challenges of keeping up to date and upgrading my skills all the tim e.I am inquisitive and I enjoy solving problems. When there is any type of problem, like a work process is not working, I like to find the cause of the problem and find ways of overcoming it.

Have you faced any hurdles being a female working in the industry? No, not yet.

Why do you think there is a shortage of females working in IT? I believe stereotypes and misconceptions cause the shortage of females working in IT. People have a misconception as to what IT is.