Women in the Security Profession: A Practical Guide for Career Development

Women in the Security Profession: A Practical Guide for Career Development provides an historical perspective on how women have evolved in the security industry, also presenting real-world tips and insights on how they can help shape the profession's future. This comprehensive text helps women navigate their security careers, including information on the educational requirements necessary to secure the wide-ranging positions in today's security field. The book describes available development opportunities in detail, offering guidance from experienced women professionals who have risen to the highest levels of the profession. In addition, solutions to the various problems women might encounter in the security industry are also included, as well as experienced advice on how to resolve specific biases and issues relating to gender. Serves as a career guide, presenting educational and developmental tactics that are necessary for a successful career in security Provides a history of how women evolved in the industry, and how this has led to both current and future expected trendsFeatures career profiles and case studies, providing a deeper dive inside some of the more exciting and rewarding careers in security INDICE: History of Women in Security Escaping Stereotyping and Obstacles Q&A:  Financial/BankingSpecific Gender Differences: The Practical Value of Diversity Q&A:  Transportation - Rail, Marine, Air Women in Military/Service  Emergency Communication Centers Q&A:  Corporate Security/In-house SecurityHigh Rise Security Q&A:  Contract SecurityHow Women can Succeed in the Security Industry International SecurityQ&A:  Hospital/Healthcare Security The Power of Certification Education and Career Advancement Q&A:  Information, IT/Cyber SecurityKeys to a Successful Career as an Investigator Opportunities and Obstacles for Women in SecurityQ&A:  School/Campus SecurityWomen in Security and Human Rights Q&A:  Protection of Personal Information/PrivacyWomen in Personal Protection Q&A:  Personal Protection The Current Role of Women in Security Q&A:  Residential Security The Female Security ConsultantQ&A:  Defense and Government SecurityOnsite Assessment - Physical Security ProgramQ&A:  Business Continuity and Crisis ManagementOwning and Operating a Successful Security Business:  A Women's View Q&A:  Loss Prevention Security How to Achieve Success in a Man's World Q&A:  Cultural Properties Women in a Supervisory Role Q&A:  Sport/Event SecurityWomen in Law EnforcementThe Future of Women in Security

• ISBN: 978-0-12-803817-8
• Editorial: Butterworth-Heinemann
• Encuadernacion: Rústica
• Páginas: 316
• Fecha Publicación: 02/09/2016
• Nº Volúmenes: 1
• Idioma: Inglés