The basic qualities a company looks for are leadership skills,maturity and ability to manage people. The quality of carrying people along and making them execute your vision. Women have a higher EQ (Emotional Quotient), which is rated higher than IQ. This helps in getting an edge over men when it comes to problem solving.

Here are tips for women who want to reach the top of the corporate ladder:

Companies are not looking for different traits in you. Don’t approach them with a chip on your shoulder that screams, “I am a woman.” Behave like a professional, not like a man or a woman.

Aggression is immaturity. If you want to stand out in a male crowd, getting overly aggressive can make you come across as someone over eager or impatient to be heard. This can give an impression of immaturity. Corporates look for mature leaders, so to be heard, be firm. Talk sense. But don’t push too hard.

Stop bothering about men. Use your core strengths to further your career. Don’t get into competition with men. Competition is good with colleagues, but not on a gender basis. It makes you lose focus. Even a man who lacks maturity, will never reach the top, and remember that.

Remember that you are being taken seriously. Women tend to be pushy because they feel they need to be taken seriously. Remember that the moment you are good, your work and suggestions make sense, you will be taken seriously. Men are usually more patient with women. Don’t take advantage of that.

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