PowerToFly Guest Post Guidelines

PowerToFly Guest Post Guidelines Thanks for yur interest in writing a guest post for PowerToFly Below youll find an overview of the submission process and our expectations for guest posts.Process Send an email to allipowertofly.com with a 1-2 sentence description of your background expertise (please link to previous work as well). If you have topic ideas in mind, please send them as well. We will reply to you ASAP. *We are currently experiencing a very high volume of requests, so if you do not hear back from us within a week, please feel free to re-send your request.* If we are interested in moving forward, we may propose keywords for you that align with your expertise and the interests of our audience.Confirm which piece you will be writing, and send a draft of the piece within 2 weeks. We will provide one round of edits, if necessary.* Your post goes live on our blog*Note We cannot guarantee that submitted pieces will be published on our site. If your first draft doesnt quite meet our standards for publication, well send you one round of edits. Once theyre successfully implemented, well publish the piece If we think it would take more than one round of edits to get your piece ready for publication, well let you know at that time that your submission hasnt been accepted.What To Include with Your Submission A Google doc with a draft of your pieceA headline that incorporates the selected keywordA sub-headline if desiredA 2-3 sentence bio and a headshot. (We will use this info to create a guest author profile for you. You can include a link to your website and/or social media accounts in the bio if you wish.)Expectations Original Work All submissions must be original and exclusive to PowerToFly.Keywords You should incorporate your assigned keyword in the title of the piece and at least once in the first few paragraphs. Make koranvers it sounds organic and relevant when used.Length Use your discretion when it comes to the length of the article - say what needs to be said as concisely as possible. That said, 1000 words tends to be a good target.Spelling Grammar Please proofread your submission. It should be free of spelling and grammatical errors. To help keep our editor sane, only use one space after periods and embrace the Oxford commaStyle Tone We strive for a casual, informative (and occasionally irreverent) tone in our pieces - we encourage you to bring your personal experience and voice to the piece. Keep it snappy, engaging, and smart. The best way to get a sense for this tone is to read some pieces on our blog- https//blog.powertofly.com/salary-negotiation-women-2620839387.html- https//blog.powertofly.com/what-are-your-salary-expectations-best-answers-2621996641.html- https//blog.powertofly.com/gender-neutral-language-in-the-workplace-2619166036.html- https//blog.powertofly.com/diversity-in-workplace-benefits-2616313615.htmlImages If there are images youd like included, make sure you include a link to a Google Drive folder with hig h-quality downloadable versions. If people are in the images, we strive to feature our target audience - women and non-binary folks of all racial and ethnic backgrounds, ages, shapes, and sizes... And of course, make sure you have permission to use the image or otherwise site the source. Links Citations If you are linking back to your own site, it should be a defensible link that is clearly relevant to the piece itself. Otherwise, make sure all sources are cited as necessary with links (bonus points if you link to a PowerToFly article).---Thanks again for your interest and dont hesitate to reach out with any questions One of the biggest challenges in almost all industries today is achieving gender parity. Gender diversity provides huge benefits in the workplace. pWhile some industries have made significant advancements in gender diversity, some industries lag further behind... and the construction industry is well-known for being in the latter category. If someone says, construction workers, youll likely picture a group of men in yellow hard hats analyzing an architects plans or laying bricks on top of a scaffold. And men at work signs only help to reinforce this image.pThis stereotype is rooted in reality. When was the last time you actually spotted a woman on a construction site? Or hired a female plumber or carpenter? Your answer is most likely never. In fact, the Bureau of Labor Statisticsreports that only 3.4% of the total of 8.3 million construction employees are women.pBut the construction industry has a lot more to offer than steel-toed boots and hard hats, and it needs women to help advance the industry in this era of rapid change. Here are 5 reasons why women joining the workforce or looking to make a pivot should consider a career in construction.h21. Fuel Innovation/h2pNot only is diversity the socially and morally right thing to do, but it is also actually an excellent business strategy. pResearch pre sented in the Harvard Business Reviewshows that diverse teams develop more innovative ideas. This is further supported by a study conducted by Gallupon the performance of gender-diverse teams versus single-gender teams, which found that the difference in backgrounds and perspectives led to better business performance and problem-solving. h22. Capitalize on Demand/h2pThe construction industry is currently experiencing a labor shortage. The industry itself is booming and projected to be one of the fastest-growing industries, with total spending projected to exceed $1.45 trillion in 2023/a. However, most construction companies are unable to meet the rising demand. pAccording to the Associated General Contractors of America/a, more than 80% of contractors are experiencing difficulties filling hourly craft positions that represent the bulk of the construction workforce.pAnd demand isnt limited to individual contributor roles. Given the industry boom, there are a number of open stable and high-paying roles (any project managers out there?) waiting for the right candidateh23. Leadership Opportunities/h2pAccording to the Bureau of Labor Statistics/a, women compose only 7.7% of the total 1 million managerial positions in construction.br/pBut given the highly collaborative nature of construction work, more women in leadership roles would help drive innovation and enhance productivity.Furthermore, as a woman in construction in a leadership position, youd have the unique opportunity to drive change for the industry and make it a more attractive option for other women.h24. High-Income Potential/h2pSalaries for many skilled positions in construction are on the rise, making a construction career a prime choice for women looking for a high-paying job,pThe 2018 Construction Craft Salary Surveyconducted by the National Center for Construction Education and Research revealed that salaries for many skilled craft areas are increasing. Project managers and project supervisors toppe d the list at $92,523 and $88,355, respectively. The next platzset of highest-paying jobs include those of combo welders ($71,067), instrumentation technicians ($70,080), pipe welders ($69,222), power line workers ($68,262) and industrial electricians ($67,269). Of the 32 categories of workers in the survey, 19 positions earned an average salary of $60,000 or higher.h25. Sense of accomplishment/h2p The construction industry can give employees a unique sense of achievement. Yes, the job is stressful and the work can be demanding, but nothing beats the feeling of being able to build something from the ground up. pHow many professionals in other industries can point at a school, a hospital, or a skyscraper and say I helped build that?pThe construction industry has a long way to go in combating gender bias and supporting women in the workforce, but given the current demand for workers, theres no better time to pick up a sledgehammer (figurative or literal) and smash the gender stereoty pes plaguing the construction industry.