Her Story
About Mary
Mary Gonzalez works in the construction industry. She attributes her success to perseverance, determination, hard work, and self-confidence, which have been key factors throughout her career. Gonzalez emphasizes the importance of being honest, ethical, kind, and empathetic in her professional and personal life. She has received the advice to do what you love and passes on the message to young women entering construction not to give up. In her field, Gonzalez notes the challenges of working in a male-dominated environment with set minds and gender issues that create barriers. She views these challenges as opportunities by turning them into positive results and seeking angles that lead to good outcomes. Outside of her work, Gonzalez volunteers with the Salvation Army Women's Auxiliary.
Her Interview
Ten minutes with Mary
01What do you attribute your success to?
I attribute my success to perseverance, determination, hard work, and self-confidence. Those are the key factors that have helped me succeed.
02What’s the best career advice you’ve ever received?
The best career advice I've ever received is to do what you love.
03What advice would you give to young women entering your industry?
My advice to young women entering the construction industry is don't give up.
04What are the biggest challenges or opportunities in your field right now?
The biggest challenge in my field is working in an environment dominated by men, with set minds and gender issues that create barriers. However, I see opportunities everywhere by turning challenges into positive results and looking for any angle that can lead to good outcomes.
05What values are most important to you in your work and personal life?
The values most important to me are being honest, being ethical, being kind, and being empathetic.
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