© 2014 Robert Half Technology. An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D/V. All rights reserved. This material is the confidential property of Robert Half Technology. Copying or reproducing this material is strictly prohibited. 1 Time for a Pay Check Tech Compensation Trends, Negotiation and Career Tips for Women

2 Jennetta Williams Division Director Robert Half Technology Your Presenter

Today’s Discussion 3  The State of Women in IT  IT Hiring Today  Hottest IT Jobs Now  Specialties and Skills in Demand  How to Build the Career You Want  Q&A

The State of Women in IT  Women hold only one- quarter of STEM jobs*  Gender inequality in tech is a major topic of discussion  Now’s the time when we can act to improve our collective futures 4 * Source: U.S. Department of Commerce, Economics and Statistics Administration, U.S. Census Bureau, 2013

The State of Women in IT  Women are 46.9% of the workforce overall*  Women make up only 25.6% of employees in computers and mathematics*  Women account for: –28% of database administrators* –26.7% of computer and information system managers* –18.1% of information security analysts* –19.8% of software developers* –12.4% of network architects* * Source: U.S. Department of Labor, Bureau of Labor Statistics,

The IT Hiring Environment  You are in demand  Highly competitive hiring market  Limited (and shrinking) pool of available candidates  A candidates’ market: Top talent will have their pick of job opportunities 6

Three Drivers for Tech Hiring 7  Big data – Firms launching big data initiatives need big data engineers, data architects, data modelers and more.  Security – Businesses across industries are hiring for cybersecurity-related roles, from data security analysts to network security engineers.  Mobile – Skilled mobile app developers are highly sought-after by companies developing apps for smartphones, tablets and other mobile devices.

5 Hottest IT Jobs Now 8 * Source: Robert Half Technology 2016 Salary Guide Wireless Network Engineer: 9.7% Big Data Engineer: 8.9% Data Scientist: 8.9% Mobile Applications Developer: 8.2% Data Security Analyst: 7.1%

2015 IT Salary Trends: United States 9 Overall, starting salaries will increase 5.3 percent this year in the U.S.* Expected salaries for in-demand positions: * Source: Robert Half Technology 2016 Salary Guide Wireless Network Engineer $108,750 – $150,750 Big Data Engineer $129,500 – $183,500 Data Scientist $109,000 – $153,750 Mobile Applications Developer $115,250 – $175,750 Data Security Analyst $113,500 – $160,000 Chief Security Officer $140,250 – $222,500 Developer/Programmer Analyst $ 80,000 – $137,000 Positions are listed in order of the highest year-over-year salary percentage.

Specialties and Skills in Demand 10 * Source: Robert Half Technology U.S. Hiring Index, 2015 *

Specialized Skills and Compensation  Specialized skills can increase base compensation by 5 to 10 percent. 11 * Source: Robert Half Technology 2016 Salary Guide Microsoft SQL Server database skills: 10% Cisco network administration skills: 9% Java development skills: 9% SharePoint skills: 9%.NET development skills: 8% PHP development skills: 8% C# development skills: 8% Virtualization skills: 8%

In Demand: Interpersonal Skills Leading employers look for more than technology skills in today’s IT candidates: 12  Communication skills – technical and nontechnical  Problem-solving abilities  Collaborative mindset  Team-oriented approach  Creative thinking

So What’s Holding Women Back?  Feeling like an outsider  Paycheck inequity  Few women in management  Balancing work and family  Confidence 13

So What’s Holding Women Back? * Source: Robert Half survey of 1,000 U.S. full-time employed office workers,

Building the Career You Want 15

Building Confidence  Lean in.  Step out of your comfort zone.  Volunteer for projects.  Seek feedback outside of performance reviews. 16

Networking and Mentoring  Start a mentoring program in your company.  Push for transparent evaluation processes.  Join a professional association.  Attend conferences and seminars. 17

Never Stop Learning  Seek out certifications.  Take advantage of education opportunities.  Follow industry news.  Teach others. 18

Knowing Your Worth  Be prepared for annual reviews and negotiations.  Research for your position, skill set and region. 19

 Starting salary ranges for technology positions in the United States and Canada.  Instructions for how to calculate local variances.  Online Salary Calculator lets you quickly look up a position and customize salary data for your city. rht.com/SalaryCenter rht.com/SalaryCenter The 2016 Salary Guide 20

Negotiate Smarter  Ask for more, every time.  Back up your request.  Negotiate your perks.  Know your baseline. 21

Creating Work-Life Balance  Negotiate those perks.  Always take your vacation days. 22

Questions & Answers Any Questions? 23

© 2014 Robert Half Technology. An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D/V. All rights reserved. This material is the confidential property of Robert Half Technology. Copying or reproducing this material is strictly prohibited. Time for a Pay Check THANK YOU. Jennetta Williams Division Director Robert Half Technology 24